Helicopter parenting might make a good punch line to many a joke, but the reality is, hovering around your child can set him or her up for a lifetime of problems, especially for teen or recent high school graduate. A new study published in the Journal of Adolescence finds that helicopter parenting is what causes a child to skip class or turn in school projects late.
"It would seem that emerging adults should be personally invested in their own growth and development by solving their own problems with roommates, making their own decisions about employment, and seeking their own help from professors," the study authors wrote. "By not doing so, emerging adults may be robbing themselves of the experiences and practice necessary to develop skills that are essential for success in marriage, careers, and adult social interactions."
Imagine that: making important decisions for your teen stymies their ability to actually make those decisions and grow up into successful adults. While it might seem to make sense to take charge of your child's life as a youngster, the wisest course would be to step back and allow the child to stand on his own two feet as early as possible. You might just find you enjoy life more on the ground than in the air.
Until next time,
Sarah
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