o Worries about the world can push parents to take more control of a child’s life to protect them. •
Overcompensation o Parents who felt unloved or neglected as a child can overcompensate with their own children.
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Peer pressure from other parents o When parents see other helicopter parenting, they feel like bad parents if they don’t do the same.
Effects •
Decreased confidence and self-esteem o Kids feel parents don’t trust them.
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Undeveloped coping skills o Child feels less competent in dealing with stresses in their own lives.
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Increased anxiety o Studies show child has higher levels of anxiety and depression.
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Sense of entitlement o Child can be accustomed to having their own way.
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Undeveloped life skills o Prevent children from mastering common skills on their own.
Who is a Helicopter Parent? •
Typically high school and college parents
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Takes a forbearing role in their child’s life