Are You a Helicopter Parent?
by Molly McCallFeb 5, 2008
Parents, buckle your seat belts. If your 18-year-old's college experience requires that you attend his school interviews, place follow-up calls to university officials, and maintain daily cell phone communication with your darling, you may be a helicopter parent.
On Monday, CNN reported on the growing numbers of moms and dads who hover over their college-age kids. The story must have struck a chord. Buzz on "helicopter parenting" gained altitude so fast the term soared into our top movers for the day, achieving "breakout" status.
Related searches for "what is helicopter parenting," "helicopter parenting children," and "helicopter parenting styles" also charted a vertical rise. Look soon for guidebooks on what to expect as a Black Hawk mother.
Gone are the days when parents shipped their kids off to college, reclined in the La-Z-Boy, and gave off a sigh for a job well done. In the age of baby boomer childcare, higher learning is just the next phase of turbulence. Prepare for lift off.