Derrick's parents are proud that he is attending a state university and want to ensure that he is doing well and being treated fairly. So they have begun emailing his professors and advisor to speak on his behalf, asking questions about his grades,

his credits, and his future requirements. One would term Derrick's parents

a. "involvement-holics."
b. "helicopter parents."
c. "hovercrafts."
d. "control freaks."


B

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