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As a mother and professor, I noticed my students are perfectionists. I'm now modeling my imperfect behavior for my daughter.

College students seem to struggle with original thought, according to the author.izusek/Getty ImagesI teach writing courses to undergraduates at the University of Michigan.Many of my students seem to struggle with traits of perfectionism and formulating independent ideas.I'm rethinking how I model my life for my daughter to foster her autonomy and sense of self.I've been teaching University of Michigan students how to write for over a decade, starting as a graduate student instructor and now as a middle-aged mom.

 

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