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...parents in this category believes that his or her college-age child still needs to be guarded and cared for. He or she will issue warnings about walking places alone, will constantly inquire about "safety," and may seem obsessed with health as well. "Have you been taking your medicine? Have you been eating enough fruits and vegetables? Have your allergies been bothering you?" they prod. Before a child leaves for the weekend, the Overprotective Parent must personally confirm all travel plans and require the student in question to call when he or she arrives at the pre-determined destination...
...Control Freak complex is nearly as common as that of the Overprotective Parent. Eliminating free will on the part of the child, dictatorial Control Freaks decide which classes their children enroll in, which activities they are to be involved in, and who they can socialize with. Sometimes these so-called adults are controlling their children's lives to make up for a lack of control in their own, while in other cases, they don't trust students' judgements enough to allow them to handle their own decisions...
...Parent Who's Living Vicariously...
...Nosey Parent...
Trying to redefine the parent-child relationship now that the child is away from home can prove difficult for many parents. In an attempt to remain close to their children, Nosey Parents think that they need to become best friends. They may ask unrelenting personal questions or try to behave younger; they may even press for intimate details about their child's life on campus...