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11-11-2008, 10:17 PM | #2 |
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Kudos to you. Sincerely.
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11-11-2008, 10:20 PM | #3 |
Wasted away again...
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WTF is a helicopter parent?
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11-11-2008, 10:21 PM | #4 |
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What does it mean to be a "Helicopter Parent"?
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11-11-2008, 10:29 PM | #5 |
Wasted away again...
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Thank goodness someone finally asked.
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11-11-2008, 10:35 PM | #6 |
Right in the Lumberyard Danny
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11-11-2008, 10:37 PM | #7 |
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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Helicopter_parent
Helicopter parent is a colloquial, early 21st-century term for a parent who pays extremely close attention to his or her child's or children's experiences and problems, particularly at educational institutions. These parents rush to prevent any harm or failure from befalling them and will not let them learn from their own mistakes, sometimes even contrary to the children's wishes. They are so named because, like helicopters, they hover closely overhead, rarely out of reach, whether their children need them or not. In Scandinavia, this phenomenon is known as curling parenthood and describes parents who attempt to sweep all obstacles out of the paths of their children. An extension of the term, "Black Hawk parents," has been coined for those who cross the line from a mere excess of zeal to unethical behavior, such as writing their children's college admission essays. (The reference is to the military helicopter of the same name.) Some college professors and administrators are now referring to "Lawnmower parents" to describe mothers and fathers who attempt to smooth out and mow down all obstacles, to the extent that they may even attempt to interfere at their children's workplaces, regarding salaries and promotions, after they have graduated from college and are supposedly living on their own. |
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11-11-2008, 10:39 PM | #9 |
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11-11-2008, 10:40 PM | #10 |
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Parents who hover around their kids.
There are parents who call college professors about their kid's grades (never happened to me). Corporate recruiters now openly recognize that they also have to court the parents of the recruit, because the parent's opinion will play a huge role in where the young professional goes to work. |
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11-11-2008, 10:41 PM | #11 |
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FTR, I don't think this is the case in this situation. I don't think a helicopter parent would be aware that they have the problem. Also, in this case, you may be preventing a problem, but you're also going to be a fair coach to your kids, as well as others.
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11-11-2008, 10:48 PM | #12 |
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I saw we go with curling parent.
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11-11-2008, 11:51 PM | #13 |
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First question to ask is, "Are they having fun?"
Right? No brainer. Then, let them flourish where they do best. I have no idea about the number system you mention (regarding positions, or play-type) but the big thing might be to not get politcal. From your description, the mom coach with the 4th grader seems like a disaster waiting to happen. Anyone else stepping up to coach? No? then you might have little grounds for complaint. I remember as a kid, in any croup activity (football, T-ball, Boy Scouts) the kid with the parent who's the coach/leader is always the "star." But that doesn't make it right. Not sure what to say, but helicopter is not the way to go. Just don't do anything rash. Don't grab the torches and pitchforks. The goal is to let the girls have fun and develop athletic/social skills. Sorry to be Herm/vague. Just kinda saying this is touchy. Tread lightly. |
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11-11-2008, 11:59 PM | #14 |
Now you've pissed me off!
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My In-laws are this to my wife's little brother.
Went to his HS Golf tournaments (WTF??), checked his grades everyday on-line, called his teachers anytime they didn't like one of his grades... Now he's halfway through his first semester of college and he's going to flunk out of a 32K a year private school that isn't even that good of a school (along with losing 20 grand of scholarships and 6K of their own money in one semester). Nice work, guys
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11-12-2008, 12:03 AM | #15 |
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I got a couple of little people that live with me and eat my food and watch my TV and stuff. Am i being too controlling?
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