Comment by throwawayigd

That sounds like a little judgemental. But,

> What do you mean by “not great” grades? Failing, or not 4.0?

3.0

> especially since this doesn’t even seem like a major crises..

Concern is that is this a symptom of another issue or can it develop into something else. I'm just looking for help/advise/suggestions/...

> you might be a helicopter parent though

Am I concerned, yes. Are we helicopter parents, don't think so.