After analyzing “Extreme Parents Cause Distress”, I strongly agree with it’s publication in The Shorthorn. I examined the rhetorical appeals of Purcell’s piece, and believe it is relatable with readers of The Shorthorn. The article addresses the pressures parents put on their children, and the effect it has on them. The term “helicopter parenting” was created from parents who take an overprotective or imprudent interest in their children’s lives. This article is a great edition to the newspaper, as it acknowledge the issue and promotes
