Or is this not so unusual?

can't answer this question without knowing whether or not you are 12

Not 12. Reverse the one and the two.

yeah that's a bit weird. this isn't ug; you're not in high school. you are an adult and this decision is yours to make and you should be able to get around a strange place on your own.

Okay. That's what I figured. I wasn't planning on having my parents join me but all the asw invites I have gotten mention guests including parents, siblings, etc. so I was just curious. But thanks.

There were parents at the GULC ASW.




Also, I wouldn't be caught dead bringing my parents to a law school event. I'm a grown ass wymyn.

Yes.

I went to two ASWs in a previous cycle, and at both there were only a handful of students that brought their parents. These students ended up not being able to really socialize with everyone else. It's not that people intentionally avoided them or anything, it's just that having their parents their kind of kept them in their own little world.

Besides, it's professional school, so having your parents tag along to an event meant for students is kind of odd (though bringing a spouse is quite normal, as they will be moving and sharing in the LS experience with you to an extent).

I wouldn't let a parent attend an actual event, but if they wanted to come and foot the bill for food/travel/hotel I wouldn't say no.

My mom volunteered to drive me to Cornell (I hate driving). She'll spend the day shopping, and I'll be poking around the law school.

This is the acceptable answer if parents want to be involved.

Yup, my mom came with me to CU-Boulder because we were going skiing for a couple days together after. She did whatever in Boulder during the law school stuff though.

A parent at gulc ASW asked a question which forced the white house counsel to use the phrase "let your kids fly from the nest." it was awkward.

Yeah I honestly can't imagine being that parent's 21+ year old child.

There were a few parents at NU's ASW last year. I didn't see those students get, like, obviously shunned or anything, but your future classmates are a lot less likely to come up and start a conversation if mom and dad are with you. And if they do come, do NOT let them speak/ask questions for you.

My dad's coming to Chicago with me for ASW this year, but he's entertaining himself for the two days that I'll be doing on-campus stuff, before helping me apartment hunt. I'll appreciate the company while trying to navigate around the city, and he'll pay for stuff.

definitely not the impression you want to make. but unfortunately this seems to be the growing trend http://www.npr.org/2012/02/06/146464665 ... -workplace

Edited out my own anecdotal story

I'll be honest, I would feel very embarrassed for you. I was embarrassed for people that did this for UG, but in Law School?! The parent is just taking it to a ridiculous level.

OMG. I forgot about that. Totally true.

Keep the mommies and daddies at home.

I don't think it's that big of a deal, depending on your personality. One guy brought his mom because she was paying and didn't get to go to his UG visit day. His personality could handle it - treated her like his date; making sure to introduce her to faculty, students, etc.; basically being the initiator of conversation.

If you're using your parent to hide behind out of fear, then reconsider why you're bringing them....and if you're ready for a professional school.

Don't, under any circumstances, allow them to answer questions if you sit in on a lecture. One douchey mother (a lawyer) rebutted many of the professor's points, derailing the already painful class period into a pissing contest.

I swear there are five threads on this every year.

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lol. This is the best story I've heard here for a while. A mom gunner FTW.

I wouldn't (and didn't) bring mine.

I've been to two this year...one had basically no parents, one had tons. I think as long as your parents aren't weird helicopter parents who are doing the research you should be doing and asking the questions that you should be asking, there's nothing wrong with it. My mom came with and attended the one meeting that was meant for guests then peaced out to do her own thing after that. I only found it weird when people didn't leave their parents side.

I kind of feel bad for the people who think it's so f__ked up to have your parents show their support and attend ASD with you. It would be interesting to know more about their upbringings and learn what led to their distorted view of a healthy family relationships.

There's nothing wrong with them attending. And if they ask questions, who the f_ck cares. You're lucky to have them.

I think you should do whatever makes YOU feel comfortable. Don't worry about anybody else. If you want your parents opinion on the school etc. by all means let them tag along.

I didn't know that embracing adulthood was a sign of a dysfunctional family-life.

Helicopter parenting is not a normal or healthy family dynamic and I can promise that a decent percentage of parents who go to law school ASDs fall into that category. We're talking about professional school, and you will also be in a situation that could help you foster relationships with potential future classmates, which the presence of parents would likely hinder. There's a difference between showing support and feeling the need to oversee every major life event.