Meaning of helicopter parenting | Babel Free
Definitions
A parenting style characterized by overinvolvement in one's children's lives.
Examples
“While many experts and educators perceive helicopter parenting as problematic because children are too dependent on their parents, some believe⟳ that helicopter parenting may benefit children because children report⟳ that they feel⟳ closer and more connected to their parents than previous generations.”
“Helicopter parenting is perceived as a recent phenomenon, though it encompasses many behaviors associated with classic parenting styles.”
“But does contact⟳ with and support⟳ from parents hinder the move⟳ towards autonomy and independence, as many of the press⟳ articles and some of the psychological studies of "helicopter parenting" have⟳ suggested?”
CEFR level
B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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