Independence

The Mount Holyoke Parents and Family group encourages “helicopter parenting”

The Mount Holyoke Parents and Family group encourages “helicopter parenting”

BY MIMI HUCKINS ’21

When arriving at Mount Holyoke my first year, I finally felt truly independent. It was a time for me to have more responsibility and be more confident in my own abilities. I have always been taught the importance of advocating for myself, but I have come to realize that not everyone has this experience.