Laura Hamilton

Laura Hamilton is an associate professor of sociology at the University of California, Merced, and the author of Parenting to a Degree: How Family Matters for College Women’s Success.

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The Partnership Between Colleges and Helicopter Parents

Many public universities now rely heavily on parents—particularly those with money, time, and connections—to meet their basic needs.
- Laura Hamilton
- May 13, 2016