Helicopter parent
Term for a parent who closely manages their child's life / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
A helicopter parent (also called a cosseting parent or simply a cosseter) is a term for a parent who is overattentive and overly fearful of a child's experiences and problems, particularly outside the home and at educational institutions.[1] Helicopter parents are so named because, like helicopters, they "hover overhead", overseeing every aspect of their child's life.[1][2] A helicopter parent is also known to strictly supervise their children in all aspects of their lives, including in social interactions.[1]
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![A woman has a propellor strapped to her back. From a cell phone, she tells her daughter "Don't forget to study for your psych test." The girl looks over her shoulder, concerned.](http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/c/cc/Helicopter_WikiWorld_%28cropped%29.png/300px-Helicopter_WikiWorld_%28cropped%29.png)