The Teens of Helicopter Parents

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With the new world of technology, Helicopter parenting is easier for the parents of developing teens. In some cases the parents take things to the extreme and the children become very sheltered and depressed. Aubrey Ireland is one of many young adults with helicopter parents. She was a senior in college and her parents would constantly drive over 600 miles to “surprise” her. They also had tracking devices on all her electronics and made her keep her Skype open while she was asleep so they could make sure she was ok while she was sleeping.("Helicopter Parenting Has Gone Too Far.") When parenting is taken as far as the case with Aubrey, there is no turning back for the parent. These parents are not intending to harm their children, but over time it is not helping them at all. The hovering must stop! The act of hovering over their children is revealing many complications in young adults by: shielding their kids from reality, weakening our society's future, and causing teen depression.
But what is a helicopter parent? “The hyper-involvement of today's "helicopter parents," a term coined by university administrators to refer to those who hover over their young adult offspring and hinder their maturation.” (Magruder 4) The term Helicopter parent is frowned upon, especially among college professors. No parent wants to be called a Helicopter parent, but there are some out there and the term is not used as a compliment. . Most people refer to the parenting style as “hovering” or exuding control over their children. (Oglesby sect. 8) Helicopter parents believe that this world is too competitive; also, as a parent, feels they must do things for their child.
Helicopter parents are shielding their children from reality. They are taking away t...

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Pamela Paul is a primary source because she learned the hard way & she has witnessed Helicopter Parenting.

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