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They can be very helpful if you want them there. Grant likes parents as a practical second set of eyes for budget, parking, access, lease questions and things a renter may miss while excited about the apartment. But the Aggie grad who will actually live there should remain central to the decision. The best parent role is support and perspective, not taking over the search.
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