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Tag Archives: Helicopter Parents
Does the Helicopter Parent have a Negative Impact on a Child’s Life?
By Andrew P. As young adults, we often find ourselves looking back to our past. Reminiscing back on what we see as fond memories of childhood. If we were to compare these memories with those of our parents, we see … Continue reading
Posted in Positive Youth Development
Tagged Helicopter Parents, parents, youth development
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How helicopter parenting can affect youth development
by Dexter P. Everywhere we look now a days it seems as though you can see an example of over parenting. Whether it is a parent at the park constantly telling their kid to “be careful”, or a parent constantly … Continue reading
Posted in Parents, Positive Youth Development
Tagged Helicopter Parents, hyper-parenting, overparenting, youth development
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Lawnmower parent: are parents doing too much for their child?
by Jessica W. Every parent wants the best for their child. Children whose parents are highly involved in their lives by providing developmentally appropriate structure have better academic, emotional and social outcomes. They also have more positive peer relationships and … Continue reading
Posted in Parents, Positive Youth Development
Tagged Helicopter Parents, lawnmower parents
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With the best intentions are we making our children weaker?
by Alexandria M. Being involved in sports growing up, I saw all parenting styles in and outside the pool. I watched many peers in school and sport be stressed out to obtain a specific goal that their parents set for … Continue reading
Posted in Parents, Positive Youth Development, Sport
Tagged Helicopter Parents, synchronized swimming, youth sport
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