What is a Helicopter Parent?
Helicopter Parents are those who some schools say are overly involved with the education and job choices of their teens. Studies do show that teens whose parents are involved can help them make better choices. Do not pay attention to labels, but instead rely on your parents advice and help. Read more about why Helicopter Parents are important at BullsEyeResumes High School Blog.
A helicopter parent is one that “hovers” over their children 24/7. Most helicopter parents do so in the name of love and can seldom see past that. Helicopter parents have high expectations for their children and as a parent, feel it is their job to do whatever is necessary to get them there. How Does A Parent Turn Into A Helicopter Parent? Within seconds of giving birth, we know we would do anything for our children. We baby proof our houses, we make sure they eat healthy, we hold their hand as they cross the street, and we protect them from harm. While they protective gene never leaves us, we do need to start realizing they are little independent human beings that need to grow apart for us. For some parents, that realization never comes. They continue to “hover” over ever paper, calls the teacher weekly, emails the coach and then moves up to pulling strings for internships and writes the child’s college essay. How To Avoid Becoming A Helicopter Parent It is hard for parents to see our
