Pronunciation: /lɔːnmoʊər pɛərənt/
noun a parent who intervenes excessively in their child's life to ensure they do not encounter any problems or setbacks
A1 A lawnmower parent is someone who constantly mows down any obstacles in their child's path.
A2 My friend's mom is a lawnmower parent because she always clears the way for him without letting him face any challenges.
B1 Lawnmower parents tend to be overprotective and shield their children from any difficulties or failures.
B2 As a teacher, I often see the negative effects of lawnmower parents who prevent their children from learning how to overcome obstacles.
C1 It is important for parents to strike a balance between being supportive and being a lawnmower parent who removes all obstacles from their child's path.
C2 Lawnmower parents may inadvertently hinder their children's personal growth and development by not allowing them to face challenges on their own.
formal The school counselor discussed the negative impact of being a lawnmower parent on a child's development.
informal I heard that lawnmower parents are always hovering over their kids and making sure they never face any obstacles.
slang Lawnmower parents are like those helicopter parents on steroids, always clearing the path for their children.
figurative Being a lawnmower parent is like trying to mow down any challenges that come in your child's way, instead of letting them navigate through on their own.
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