Helicopter Parenting
Helicopter parenting refers to a style of parenting where parents are overly involved in their children's lives, often to the point of micromanaging their every move. These parents typically hover over their children, constantly monitoring their activities, decisions, and experiences. They may be overly protective, controlling, and quick to intervene in their children's affairs. The term "helicopter parenting" is derived from the idea that these parents metaphorically hover over their children like a helicopter, always ready to swoop in and rescue them from any potential harm or failure.