Friday, October 22, 2021

I Read My Son’s College Essay And It Broke My Heart

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I Read My Son’s College Essay And It Broke My Heart

I recently stumbled upon my son’s college application essay. A printed copy sat on the dresser in his room. I knew he didn’t want me to read it — his dad and I both asked if we could and he refused on multiple occasions, opting to utilize the writing center at school and to lean on friends for feedback. Maybe I shouldn’t have, but I read that damn essay.

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