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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]half you people sound very old.

email is not private for any 15yo. it's school announcements and junk mail.

it's not their snap account, or instagram, or texts.  those are private.

having a parent do any of this is not invasive, unless you also make them go to the mailbox and retrieve their own snail mail.

email turns into a work thing quickly, once they're out in the world.

to think this is invasive is just to show you're out of touch. [/quote]

It has nothing to do with privacy. It has everything to do with teaching a kid to get things done themselves without mommy and daddy checking behind them or worse, doing it for them. [/quote]

What do you care what other people do? Having a generic college email account is pretty standard these days. With a lot of money on the line, it’s common for parents and students to have access. If that bugs you, oh well. [/quote]

It’s sad for the kids. Mom won’t let them grow up and learn to be an adult. Oh well. [/quote]

My kid isn’t sad at all. She’s quite happy I have access in case she misses anything. [/quote]

It’s sad FOR the kids. That they’re being crippled by their parents but don’t realize it yet. Of course your DD isn’t sad - she’s psyched. Shes got mommy coming to the rescue - there’s no need to put in full effort. Shes got it made in the shade, that one. Lets see how not sad she is in 10-15 years…[/quote]

Why do you assume she’s putting in no effort? Sounds like you have preconceived notions that aren’t accurate. My kid, like many others, works waaay harder than we ever did when we were growing up. They’re managing multiple ECs and hours of HW, sports, family and household responsibilities and whatever else.

Honestly a college email account is so minor to them. [/quote]

Looks like you need someone to proofread for you. I never said no effort. I said FULL effort. Big difference. 
Btw ALL of our kids are putting in effort. And most of the parents aren’t checking their emails. [/quote]

Again. Why do you care? [/quote]

Because I feel bad for kids that are victims of their parents neuroses. I mean do what you want - you’re not going to change. But don’t complain when your kid runs into problems later and life and runs to you for help. Or why your 35 yo is having problems at work or finding a job. [/quote]

You don’t have to feel bad for them. lol. These kids are thriving and have bright futures. [/quote]

Lol! Go read the forums about the failure to launch kids "but I was so involved....what did I do wrong???"

Come back in 20 years and tell me how happy they are.[/quote]

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