How To Know Whether You're A 'helicopter Parent' And Why It Matters

The fear of being a helicopter parent began years before I had my first son. Back then, I was fairly certain I could avoid overparenting, and would give my children a healthy amount of freedom.

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    What Is Helicopter Parenting? Helicopter parents may hover over their kids, but this approach isn't all bad. By Hedy Phillips. Updated on November 28, 2022. Medically reviewed by Ann-Louise T. Lockhart, PsyD, ABPP. Print. Verywell / Madelyn Goodnight. View All. Why Do Parents Become Helicopter Parents? How to Tell If You're a Helicopter Parent.
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    Helicopter parenting is the act of being too involved in a child’s daily life or too protective against any potentially unpleasant or negative experiences they may have (Reed et al., 2016). The term originated with the image of this kind of parent “hovering” over their child like a helicopter, giving them few opportunities to operate independently.
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