Tag Archives: helicopter parenting

Stop It With the Helicopter Parenting

Posted on September 15, 2015 by Commander in Chief At home

Back off. Let kids fail; Let them fall from trees and get Bs and Cs. The era of the helicopter parent must end now. Parents are stifling their kids. The evidence is clear. Young adults are leaving home completely unprepared … Continue reading →

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Teaching Our Kids to Stick Up For Themselves in School

Posted on May 20, 2015 by Commander in Chief At home

When your kid is the one who (almost) always follows directions in school, he is bound to be stuck with the kid who (almost) never does. I understand the concept. I’m quite clear on the theory that the rule follower … Continue reading →