{"id":32770,"date":"2014-10-31T06:44:08","date_gmt":"2014-10-31T13:44:08","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/dev.mainelyseo.com\/cdi-upgrade\/?p=32770"},"modified":"2019-07-23T16:54:06","modified_gmt":"2019-07-23T23:54:06","slug":"signs-youre-helicopter-parent-matters","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/childdevelopmentinfo.com\/development\/signs-youre-helicopter-parent-matters\/","title":{"rendered":"Signs You\u2019re A Helicopter Parent and Why That Matters"},"content":{"rendered":"<div><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/childdevelopmentinfo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/shutterstock-224867245-mini.webp 500w,https:\/\/childdevelopmentinfo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/shutterstock-224867245-mini-100x67.webp 100w,https:\/\/childdevelopmentinfo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/shutterstock-224867245-mini-400x269.webp 400w,https:\/\/childdevelopmentinfo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/shutterstock-224867245-mini-200x134.webp 200w,https:\/\/childdevelopmentinfo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/shutterstock-224867245-mini-50x33.webp 50w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" type=\"image\/webp\"><img src=\"https:\/\/childdevelopmentinfo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/shutterstock-224867245-mini.jpg\" height=\"336\" width=\"500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/childdevelopmentinfo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/shutterstock-224867245-mini.jpg 500w, https:\/\/childdevelopmentinfo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/shutterstock-224867245-mini-100x67.jpg 100w, https:\/\/childdevelopmentinfo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/shutterstock-224867245-mini-400x269.jpg 400w, https:\/\/childdevelopmentinfo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/shutterstock-224867245-mini-200x134.jpg 200w, https:\/\/childdevelopmentinfo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/shutterstock-224867245-mini-50x33.jpg 50w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-32771 sp-no-webp\" alt=\"shutterstock_224867245_mini\" fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\"  > <\/picture><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>Have you ever been called a \u201chelicopter parent\u201d? It\u2019s a type of parenting that is not well received by many school administrators or other parents. Additionally, while it may be annoying for other adults, it\u2019s also not good for your child\u2019s development. While most parents have moments where they hover, it\u2019s good to know when to back off and let your kid handle things.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><b>What is a Helicopter Parent?<\/b><\/div>\n<div>Have you ever watched a helicopter fly or land? They have the unique ability, much like a hummingbird, to hover over one spot. Helicopter parents hover over their children. They don\u2019t let kids make mistakes, decisions, or handle challenges and adversity on their own. Sure, it\u2019s tempting to step in and help your child with their homework. And wouldn\u2019t you just love to choose your child\u2019s friends? Yes, you want your child to make the right choices regarding their schooling, hobbies and interests, and their future. However, helicopter parents take it to the next level and actually make decisions and take steps for their child. For example, a helicopter parent will fill out a child\u2019s college application for them, choose their major and more.<b><\/b><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><b>How Do You Know if You\u2019re a Helicopter Parent?<\/b><\/div>\n<div>When your child comes to you for assistance, do you tell them what to do or do you listen and ask questions? When a child has enough information, they\u2019re generally capable of making a decision that\u2019s right for them. If you always tell them what they should do, they won\u2019t learn this important skill.<\/div>\n<div>Do you step in and rescue them or let them make mistakes? Your child has left their important homework assignment at home. You\u2019re at work, you\u2019re busy. Do you run home and grab their assignment for them and deliver it to school, or let them deal with the consequences? If you\u2019re a helicopter parent, you\u2019re probably driving home to get that assignment right now.<\/div>\n<div>Do you let them fend for themselves when they\u2019re able to? Your child calls from school. They don\u2019t feel well but they\u2019re not with the school nurse. Their symptoms aren\u2019t serious. They want to come home. What do you say? Do you tell them to try and tough it out or go to the nurse, or do you drive over and pick them up?<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><b>Why We Hover<\/b><\/div>\n<div>Parents tend to become hoverers based on two strong, yet negative, emotions. You fear your child will make the wrong decision and worry about mistakes and regrets. Or you feel guilty and try to compensate by making their life as easy as it can be. The role of a parent is to raise their child to be a healthy, well-adjusted and fully capable adult. That means letting them make mistakes, accept consequences, and decide for themselves what the best course of action might be. Children who grow up without being able to make decisions, problem solve, and make mistakes for themselves lack confidence. They have difficulty doing things for themselves as adults and often make poor decisions simply because they never learned how. If you sense yourself hovering, take a step back. Let your children make mistakes and learn about consequences. Teach them to be strong and confident adults.<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Have you ever been called a \u201chelicopter parent\u201d? It\u2019s a type of parenting that is not well received by many school administrators or other parents. 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