Are you one of those parents who hover over their kids in anxious anticipation for the fulfillment of an unmet need? You might do it out of concern and your intentions are absolutely honorable, but such behavior might earn you the name of a ‘helicopter parent’.

Helicopter parent is a term used for those who are obsessed with their kids and tend to involve so much into their lives that it almost becomes unreasonable. They cross all the limits of parental considering and end up overdoing their parenting bit. This behavior starts when your child is in kindergarten and if you expect to do the same even when he is in college, its asking for trouble.

One needs to understand that college is a time of transition for a child. This is the phase when a child steps into adulthood and if you keep pestering him like a kid even then it is more like hindering his learning. By over involving yourself with the child you are actually creating problems for your child.

There are many parents who realize this, there are some who are in complete denial and there are some who are absolutely clueless. It is important to realize that you are overdoing something and creating that fine balance between love for the child and freedom for growth become very crucial.

One of the most common ways identifying a helicopter parent is during admissions. Such parents are totally obsessed and involved with the process, deciding on which college to go and what career to choose. It is understandable that they do it for the welfare of the child but maintaining balance is very important for the child’s growth. 

So, are you also a helicopter parent? Ask yourself!