Response To Helicopter Mom

I totally agree with your insight. So many of us have 'over-protective' mothers and fathers, but in the long run it's for our own good. We are usually not forced into anything, except various music lessons or sports, but again it's for our own development, not because our parents want us to be stars. When we say we want to move on from these various extra-curricular activities, our parents usually understand. Some parents are not as understanding, but on average your situation and my 'helicopter parents' are common. Especially amongst the middle class parents have a huge involvement in their children's life, because they are able to concentrate on family rather than hiring a nanny to do the 'nitty gritty.' We are in fact lucky and I agree with you that I don't think our whole demographic is changing. Everyone is different, but on average the article seemed a bit extreme.