Lawnmower Parent

Synonyms of lawnmower parent

• overprotective parent
• helicopter parent
• smothering parent

Antonyms of lawnmower parent

• hands-off parent
• free-range parent
• permissive parent

Collocations of lawnmower parent

helicopter parent

Frequency: 80 %

She was accused of being a helicopter parent by the school staff.

overprotective parent

Frequency: 70 %

The overprotective parent wouldn't let their child play outside unsupervised.

enabling parent

Frequency: 60 %

The enabling parent always made excuses for their child's behavior.

coddling parent

Frequency: 50 %

The coddling parent would do everything for their child, even when they were capable of doing it themselves.

Idiomatic Expressions for lawnmower parent

• Phrase: snowplow parent
  Meaning: A parent who clears all obstacles and challenges from their child's path, preventing them from facing any difficulties or failures.
  Usage: He's a snowplow parent, always smoothing the way for his child and never letting them experience setbacks.