My Parents are Still Hovering! When does this Helicopter Parenting stop?
Boy oh Boy. Anytime I post something on helicopter parenting, the comment box goes nuts. Usually those who are commenting are the children themselves—the ones trying to get out from under their parents’ thumbs when it comes to school, new situations, going out, [...]
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Dr. Robyn Silverman
We’re continuing our discussion about helicopter parents, overprotective parents who won’t let go and hover over the heads of their children, heading off potential challenge/risk or taking over their responsibilities even as they enter their teens and adult years. This is part 2– part 1 is here.
The questions for today are, how can [...]
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Dear Dr. Robyn: Letters about My Helicopter Parents
Dr. Robyn Silverman
This week, we’re concentrating on Helicopter Parents because of the number of questions and letters I’ve received on the topic lately from our readers. The letters in this series are all taken from the comments section of one of my most popular articles; “Overprotective Parents: Helpful [...]
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How Can Parents Control Their Children’s Inappropriate Public Behavior?
Dr. Robyn J.A. Silverman
Libraries. Restaurants. Grocery Stores. The Post Office. Some parents cringe when they have to take their children out in public. Of course, it doesn’t tend to compare to the amount of cringing that happens among people who are frequenting these destinations sans kids and [...]
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Bringing a concern to a teacher or coach respectfully and responsibly
Dr. Robyn Silverman
Dear Dr. Robyn,
I’ve been told by my daughter that I used to be a “helicopter parent” but that now I’m much better. I’m happy about that! I was wondering though, if I do have a question of concern for my child’s [...]
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Are Some Parents Too Overprotective? What do you think?
Dr. Robyn J.A. Silverman
My mom and I were speaking on the phone yesterday about a recent New York Times article on overprotective “helicopter parents,” their children and overnight camps. Did you see it?
Parents are “bombarding the camp with calls: one wanted help arranging private guitar lessons [...]
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There has been a lot of talk over the last year about “helicopter parents,” parents who hover over their children and swoop in before or at the slightest hint of discomfort, challenge, or threat of failure. Powerful parents know that while they want their children to succeed, there is great value in making mistakes and [...]
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