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Parents of newly independent kids should avoid daily check-ins and surprise visits, and resist the urge to offer unsolicited help or advice. Share Save for later Please log in to bookmark this story. Log In Create Free Account

During my Grade 12 year, a long time ago now, I applied to different university programs around Ontario, none of which I’d visited. A guidance counsellor gave me a list of bursaries and scholarships and told me about the Ontario Student Assistance Program. The information felt overwhelming, but I worked through it.

What stands out in my memory is my parents’ lack of involvement. Despite being university-educated themselves, they were completely hands-off when it came to decisions about my education. They didn’t ask questions or offer

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