Helicopter Parenting

noun Parenting style characterized by overprotectiveness and excessive intervention in a child's life

• The concept of lawnmower parenting involves parents who try to remove all obstacles and challenges from their children's lives.
• Lawnmower parenting is like when parents hover over their kids and make sure they never have to deal with any problems on their own.
• Some people call it 'helicopter parenting', but I think lawnmower parenting is a more accurate term.
• Just like a lawnmower cuts down grass in its path, lawnmower parenting cuts down any obstacles that may come in a child's way.

noun a style of parenting in which a parent overprotects, over-controls, and micromanages their child's life

• Overparenting is often characterized by excessive involvement in a child's life and decision-making.
• Some parents tend to go overboard with overparenting, not giving their children enough space to grow.
• Helicopter parents are known for their overparenting tendencies, always hovering over their kids.
• The school's strict policies on parental involvement can sometimes feel like a form of overparenting.