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1. Do you talk (cell, instant message, email) with your college student at least once a day?
   Always
   Sometimes
   Never

    

2. Do you take care of all your child's expenses, including cell phone, car, insurance, etc.?
   Always
   Sometimes
   Never

    

3. Do you come rushing to the aid of your child -- whether you're asked to get involved or not?
   Always
   Sometimes
   Never

    

4. Have you talked with your child's professors about a problem s/he is (or was) having in the class?
   Always
   Sometimes
   Never

    

5. Have you called the college's administrators at least once to complain about the dorm, roommate, or meal plan issues?
   Always
   Sometimes
   Never

    

6. Do you ask for copies of your child's syllabi so you can keep up with is/her progress in the course?
   Always
   Sometimes
   Never

    

7. Do you feel heavily invested in your child's college success?
   Always
   Sometimes
   Never

    

8. Have you painstakingly planned your child's life -- from first play date to first day of college -- and maybe even career?
   Always
   Sometimes
   Never

    

9. Do you consider yourself your child's best friend?
   Always
   Sometimes
   Never

    

10. Would you (or have you) considered calling your child's employer to complain to his/her boss about an unfair situation?
    Always
    Sometimes
    Never

     

11. Do you feel bad about yourself when (if) your child does not do well?
    Always
    Sometimes
    Never

     

12. Do you defend your child's actions even when it is clear s/he was the one who misbehaved?
    Always
    Sometimes
    Never

     

13. Do you micromanage every aspect of your child's life?
    Always
    Sometimes
    Never

     

14. Did you compile the list -- or even choose -- the college your child attends?
    Always
    Never

     

15. Are you a Baby Boomer (born 1946-64) parent with a Gen Y kid (born 1982-1995)?
    Always
    Never