My Job as a Parent is to Make my Kids' Lives a Little Harder | The Walrus
Excessive parental intervention undermines children's independence and resilience; letting children face manageable struggles promotes autonomy, problem-solving, and healthier emotional development.
How Parents Are Overinvolved in Their Kids' Careers
Overinvolved "helicopter" parents can undermine young professionals by attending interviews, interfering with negotiations, and obstructing workplace independence, making managers wary.
'Helicopter Kids' Are Now Hovering Over Their Parents
Cruzer’s video emphasizes the emergence of 'helicopter daughters' who feel compelled to oversee their parents’ well-being in their aging years. The humor underscores a real stress over health as family roles flip.