How to Stop Being a Helicopter Parent.
Do you hover over your children, trying to anticipate and fulfill their every need?
Do them a favor and learn how to ground yourself.
You will need Self-control and safety warnings.
Step 1.
Don't try to fix all their problems.
Children need to feel challenged and disappointed once in a while; otherwise, they'll never
learn how to handle emergencies or deal with defeats on their own.
Step 2.
If they complain about being bored, don’t rush in to amuse them.
Let them plumb their own imaginations for fun.
Step 3.
Let them take reasonable risks.
Their future will be more fulfilling if they venture outside their comfort zone and take
chances.
One study indicates that children who are allowed the freedom to go out on their own
to shop and visit friends are more physically active than kids who are more restricted.
Step 4.
Warn them about potential dangers and how to avoid them, but don't frighten them unnecessarily.
Step 5.
Don't constantly run interference for them.
Let them learn how to stand up for themselves.
Step 6.
Be complimentary when deserved, but don't overdo it: Children who are led to believe
they're perfect find themselves in for a rude awakening when they grow up.
Did you know An Italian boy's mother and grandparents were charged with child abuse for being so
overprotective that at age 12 he had the motor skills of a toddler.