So what should you do, if you want to avoid being a helicopter parent?
I heard about the term flipper parent. I'm not sure if it's used by many, but I thought it sounded great. Instead of overprotecting children, you should send them out into life, letting them learn by making mistakes. When they come back, you should be a helping hand, and then send them back into life. Almost like a flipper game. There's a difference between being helpful and being overprotective.
There are many views on how a child should be raised. They differ from culture to culture, from family to family. But it's a general truth that those who have gotten everything served for them their entire lives are going to have a harder time adjusting to normal life when they grow up. If you want to do your kids a favor, let them decide and think for themselves.
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