Extra love and support doesn't make up for being a helicopter parent

Monday, June 1, 2015 - 19:00 in Psychology & Sociology

Scholars who found that helicopter parenting backfires have just published a follow-up study. Their question: Would lots of love and support negate the effects of parental hovering? Their data analysis says no, underscoring the need for parents to step back and let young adult children lead.

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