Helicopter Out Mom
The phrase “helicopter parent” describes parents who do everything for their kids. They’re parents who are quick, maybe too quick, to come to the aid of their children in situations big and small. They’re always in to see the teacher, don’t make the kids do any chores and are a tad too exuberant in their appreciation of junior’s accomplishments.
Recently, colleges have begun to see this helicopter parent mentality during freshman orientation for incoming students. Parents don’t want to leave — they linger, they intrude and they just don’t know when to say when…. continue reading…
