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The father who called to dispute the C grade his adult son got on a college exam had good intentions, Chris Segrin knows. He only wanted what was best for his kid, and if that involved lobbying the University of Arizona professor for a change, so be it.
“Somehow, his dad just seemed to know that the exam was worth a grade of a B,” says Segrin, a behavioral scientist who studies interpersonal relationships and mental health.
But what the dad didn’t know is that the phone call actually undermined his son, leaving the young man feeling insecure and incapable, not empowered and supported, a casualty of what researchers like Segrin describe as an epidemic of “overparenting.”
“When it was all done, the son came in. He was actually a nice kid who apologized profusely,” Segrin recalls. “Sometimes this type of parenting is imposed on children against their will.”
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The daughter of the helicopter mom & dad goes to an online high school. ???
I called home once a week my first semester, on Saturday mornings. After that, even less. That was when telephones had cords & were plugged into the wall.
This schooling differs from traditional schools in that classes do not take place in a building, but rather at home, on the road, or wherever an Internet connection can be found. Students take courses online with support from their teacher via phone, online Web meetings, and sometimes even face to face.
The parent (or "Learning Coach"
keeps the student on track in line with the provided lessons plans. While courses are delivered online, the schools provide plenty of opportunities to connect online and offline with a vibrant school community for both parents and students.
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Who Is This Intended For?
For a variety of reasons, many children simply do not thrive in a traditional classroom. These students include those who:
Are accelerated learners or are bored with the pace of their classroom lessons
Need more time than the standard classroom allows to master concepts
Feel they don't fit in, or are being bullied in their school environment
Are easily distracted in a classroom setting or have a learning challenge
Seek extra attention that's not easily found in many classrooms
Are homebound or undergoing medical treatments
Travel frequently or are uprooted throughout the year due to family situations
Are pursuing their dreams and careers in music, the arts, or in sports
There are three public ones in Colorado.
It certainly would not have been for me. I was not very disciplined.
