Pros And Cons Of Helicopter Parenting

The term helicopter parenting was first introduced by Dr. Haim Ginott in his book “Parents and Teenagers” in 1969. Helicopter parent hovers and monitors each and every aspect of their children’s life. Helicopter Parenting has many negative consequences which are anxiety and undeveloped life skills in their children's life. However, it has some advantages such as getting the higher result and raising feelings of love. This essay will discuss advantages and disadvantages of helicopter parenting.

A significant advantage of helicopter parenting is that children can perform better in education with their parents help (Zhao, 2012) .These parents always try to encourage their children to study hard. As a result of parental monitoring, children can more focus on studies and achieve high results. They can spend more time for homework rather than watching TV or playing games. Another advantage is that, children experience close and more attached to their parents by using technology than past generations, especially those who were born between 1980 to 2000(Stange, Oyster and Sloan, 2011). For example, parents and children can keep in touch anywhere and anytime with the help of
The main disadvantage of helicopter parenting is that children may have lack of confidence and less self-esteem in their lives (Bayless, 2013). Helicopter parents are always try to control and micromanage their children's life by supporting them. These parents can be parents of college age, primary school and/or high school students. Parents are making decision for children's life which is the main reasons behind less confidence. Also, sometimes they are avoiding their children's desire to overcome from issues in their life. If children fail in something then they cannot overcome from that situation by themselves. Consequently, it will not only assist children’s to develop self confidence and self-esteem but also not help to learn from