cover of episode Breaking Free from the Hover: Overcoming the Impact of Helicopter Parenting on Child Development

Breaking Free from the Hover: Overcoming the Impact of Helicopter Parenting on Child Development

2023/12/12
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David Boles: Human Meme

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Let's start by understanding why some parents become helicopter moms. Often, it's driven by anxiety and fear about the child's future, a desire to protect them from failure and harm, and societal pressures that equate constant supervision with good parenting. The intentions, albeit rooted in love, can lead to unintended consequences.