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rescue syndrome

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A quick definition of rescue syndrome:

Rescue Syndrome: When parents are fighting over who gets to take care of a child, sometimes the child might feel like they need to take care of one of the parents. They might think that one parent is weaker and needs their help. This can make the child feel like they have to choose that parent, even if they would rather be with the other parent. This is called rescue syndrome and it can be a problem because it can make the child feel like they have to take care of their parent instead of just being a kid.

A more thorough explanation:

Rescue syndrome is a situation that can happen during a custody battle when a child chooses to live with the parent they believe is weaker or needs them more. This can be a form of parent-alienation syndrome, where one parent makes the child feel responsible for their comfort, happiness, and protection.

For example, a mother may constantly tell her child that she needs them to feel happy and safe, making the child feel guilty if they choose to live with their father. The child may also believe that one parent is actively harming the other and try to protect the weaker parent by choosing to stay with them.

This syndrome can be harmful to the child's well-being and can make it difficult for them to make a decision based on their own desires and needs. It is important for both parents to avoid putting the child in the middle of their conflict and to prioritize the child's best interests.

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13:34
i don't think it has a detrimental effect on your chances of admission
13:34
but also you don't need to tell them anything so lol
Can y'all help me understand something lol. What does it mean for an app to "go complete"? Is that when the school has reviewed it and made a decision?
13:35
Na, it's when they have all the required information
Gotcha. So what would be the difference between received and completed?
Does complete entail like the app + LORs?
13:35
correct
That makes sense. Thank you!
13:36
complete basically means they've acknowledged receipt and it's ready to go under review whenever they start the deliberative process
Quillinit
13:40
I still haven't had Chicago or Cornell go complete, but I think that's just how they be
13:41
when did you submit
CaringEquableGuppy
13:42
How do you know when an application is complete? Is it on LSAC or the school's portal?
13:43
it'll be on the school-specific portal
Quillinit
13:44
when they opened
Quillinit
13:45
they both say something along the lines of "received and waiting to be processed"
13:48
anyone have good resources for revising a personal statement for reuse after applying with it last cycle?
13:49
Any guesses when Cornell and Penn CRS fee waivers will go out?
13:51
@Quillinit: from my recollection, chicago and cornell collapse complete/UR1 into a single step, so they may simply not be ready to begin reviewing applications
13:52
i think it's fair to assume, barring a handful of schools like UVA, most schools won't begin reviewing applications in earnest until the beginning of next month at the earliest, so it wouldn't be surprising to hear that applications are just sitting in the queue
13:54
@oakenrays: I was just gonna write a new one personally but I think you want to make it recognizably different from your previous PS
13:56
@baddestbunny: definitely agree that some revision and additional information is warranted but, my why law is the same... I guess just tell the same story in a different way
14:03
ugh fineeee I'll write a new stupid essay
14:07
yeah I told my last essay about a formative experience and am trying to update it now to be about what I’ve learned since that experience
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i re-wrote my PS this cycle when I reapplied
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Quillinit
15:10
oh fun @info-man, Chicago just changed to complete today, so we'll see
boglue
15:23
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