Helicopter Parenting

COMMOM CHARACTERISTICS OF HELICOPTER PARENTING.

1. Deciding for the child against his/her will.

2. Intervening on behalf of their child at school, amongst friends, etc

3. Trying to influence the occurrences of their child’s life rather than helping the child navigate through his/her life as it happens.

4. Physical punishment and emotional hounding to make happen something they think is in good favour of the child, rather than help decide and foster a healthy mind set leading to a healthy lifestyle scenario.

5. Limiting independence and autonomy.

OUTCOMES OF HELICOPTER PARENTING.

1. Children feel less capable of handling stress on their own.

2. They grow to rely on others for decision making and problem solving.

3. Children and young adults feel anxious or stressed due to constant parental involvement.

4. Lack of ability to cope with failure or adversity.

IT’S A DELICATE BALANCE THOUGH!

PARENTS SHOULD STILL BE AVAILABLE TO OFFER:

1. Emotional Support

2. Guidance

3. Encouragement

4. Celebrate their child’s success and victories.

This will help children and young adults develop:

1. Emotional Resilience

2. Problem Solving

3. Self-Reliance

4. Healthy Coping mechanisms

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Children and young adults must be given space and autonomy because they deserve to be emotionally intelligent, self-reliant, critical thinkers and problem solvers.

Furthermore, they deserve to develop healthy coping mechanisms, personify integrity and confidence.

- SHAZADI KAUNAIN

BLOG – Helicopter Parenting

THE PERSONALITY HAZARDS OF A CHILD SUBJECTED TO HELICOPTER PARENTING.

First of all, what is helicopter parenting? Helicopter parenting is a style of parenting where parents tend to “hover” over their children, constantly monitoring and intervening in their child’s activities.

What happens when a child’s individuality is invaded?Invading a child’s individuality brings the child into a state of helplessness, sometimes leaving the individual (child) confused, fearful, anxious. With this lack of emotional regulation, the child grows to grapple for validation and support rather than being a resilient and confident individual.