Essay On Helicopter Parenting

Helicopter Parenting As a child have you ever wondered what it would feel like having your parents control almost every aspect of your life? Well, many children and teens in this and other generations have not thought about it they have experienced this first hand. These types of parents are known as helicopter parents. Helicopter parents are defined as overprotective, overcontrolling, and have too much interest in their children’s life. According to an essay that was adapted from the novel Battle Hymn Of The Tiger Mother, written by Amy Chua who is a writer that specializes in topics like globalization and ethnic disputes, Chua who is basically defined as a helicopter parent, does not even allow her child to go to a sleepover at a friend’s house. Chua also won’t allow her child watch television or play computer games; her child was never allowed to be in a school play and couldn’t complain about it either. I am strongly against helicopter parents because of the many negative consequences that come with this type of parenting which causes the child to experience anxiety. Helicopter parents do not give their child or teenager a chance to be independent and …show more content…
It would just be a disappointment missing out on little things like this all because of their helicopter parent believing little things like these are a waste of time or because they believe the child or teen should be doing something “useful” like playing the piano. I just think to my self how could a parent force a child to do something they really do not like doing and miss out on a fun experience that could have made them hang a memory that would last a whole life time. It’s sad to see so many people missing out on many memories that the child or teenager could of held on to for the rest or their