Parents Are Actually Hiring Stand-In Moms to Help College Students With Basic Needs

Parents who worry about their children living on their own in college can now get some help. Apparently, hiring stand-in moms is gaining more popularity. It’s definitely not a cheap option, but if you can afford it, you can certainly make your kid’s life easier. Is this help really needed, though?

Hiring Stand-In Moms

Wondering what exactly a stand-in mom is? These ‘professional parents’ do things like grab medicine for a sick student, help practice for job interviews, and even deliver care packages. Of course, different companies can provide similar services but with a different level of personal connection. The prices for these services may vary between $450 and $10,000 for an academic year.

However, how many parents can actually afford $10,000 a year? The Education Data Initiative reveals that the average college tuition cost in the United States is $36,436 per year. This includes college supplies and daily living expenses. The average cost of living on campus at a public 4-year in-state institution is $26,027 per year or $104,108 for over 4 years. So, is spending $10,000 on somebody to care for your fully capable adult child really worth it?

Can College Students Handle Responsibilities?

Going to college is an amazing opportunity for those new to adulthood to become more independent and responsible. Even if parents can get away with hiring professional helpers, it doesn’t mean it’s a good idea. Every child needs to learn how to deal with time management, doing chores, and other adult responsibilities.

College is supposed to be the first step into adulthood. In today’s era of technology, you can easily learn how to do most things through YouTube or TikTok tutorials, so college students should be more capable than ever of handling things on their own. Parents have to let their babies go at some point, after all!