Helicopter Parenting Research Paper

“I wish my parents had some hobby other than me” Teens around the world think. Helicopter parents landing on higher education institutions. “Helicopter parenting” is a term used to describe a phenomenon of a growing number of parents, obsessed with their childrens' success and safety, who vigilantly hover over them, sheltering them from mistakes, disappointment or risks, insulating them from the world around them. Some helicopter parents mat even cross the line into unethical areas such as school parks to make sure nothing happens at school. Also helicopter parents also hover around children in college no matter how old they are. Last but not least helicopter parenting also makes the student not have social skills so when they start any learning they would be in bad shape to be social. Surprising there are many other thinks helicopter
The impact of having helicopter parents may have resulted in students’ under- involvement in decision-making or ability to cope, and little or no experience with self-advocacy, self-reliance, or managing personal time. Donald Pollock, chairman of the Deparmentof anthropology at the state University of New York at Buffalo said “It was just about 20 years ago that we started seeing those yellow 'Baby on Board' signs in cars, which arguably had little to do with safety and a lot to do with publicity announcing one's new status as a parent,” Furthermore, these students’ ability to engage in self-assessment is affected by the notion that “everyone is exceptional; grade inflation is the norm; egos have been massaged; [and they are] unaware of their real talents and strengths; [and] not accustomed to being criticized.” Also, many millennials prefer organization and dislike