As we discussed in yesterday’s blog entry, I recently sat down to talk with the CBS Early Show anchors about Helicopter Parenting. Here I discuss some key warning signs that a parent might too overprotective and what parents should do about it. There are some key warning signs/behaviors that parents should be aware of – [...]
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Recently, I sat down to talk with the CBS Early Show about Helicopter Parenting, what it is and how Helicopter Parenting can be detrimental to our developing children and teens. Give us the definition of a ‘helicopter parent’? A helicopter parent is a parent who “hovers” over their child, rarely out of reach, always ready [...]
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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, dating, [...]
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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, [...]
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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 [...]
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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 [...]
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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 [...]
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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 [...]
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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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