Over-parenting an Emergency

Overall, I must say I do agree with "The Child Trap" It supports facts about the negative effects of overprotection from parents. I, myself, had experience the overprotectiveness and the excessive care of my parents. As I was younger and even still today, education was valued as number one priority. Next, would be my tennis. My schedule was filled up due to school and tennis all the time. It did keep my off the streets, keeping me innocent. However, as I grew older, my curiosity for other events continued to grow as well. I would soon rebel and have to sneak off. I wanted to know what things were like to be with other people doing things they do. It made me try cigarettes just to see what it's like, and even going to parties and such. All I'm saying is, reverse psychology seems to play a role from excessive protection. Sometimes, kids are in for a rude awakening when they hit college from it. They're minds are exposed to new and different things, and they may not know how to act either.