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I came across an article about the decline in student's resiliency and a facebook friend commented about helicopter parenting. I googled what a helicopter parent is and I realized that IT'S ME!!!
hel·i·cop·ter par·ent
noun
informal
plural noun: helicopter parents
- a parent who takes an overprotective or excessive interest in the life of their child or children.
A few weeks ago during a parent teacher conference at my daughter's school, I was given a letter written by my daughter in their English class. The letter was full of thank-you's from my girl but one thing that struck me was the word "stage mother". You see, my daughter will be 16 in a few weeks and I wanted to think that because of her age, she wouldn't want me hovering over her. She is in a stage where she wants her freedom and decide for herself. Reading about helicopter parenting, I now knew that by being a stage mother will not help her in becoming a better person. One day, she won't have me beside her and it is a good idea to start letting her go and make her own decisions.
But even if I will slowly let her experience the ups and downs of life, I will still be behind her so when she calls out to mama, I will be there for her.
Much love,
The Only Parent (T.O.P.)
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