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helicopter parent
helicopter parentn. A parent who is overly involved in the life of his or her child.
[So called because such a parent is likened to a military or police helicopter hovering overhead.]helicopter parent n a parent who is excessively involved in the life of his or her child Translationshelicopter parent
helicopter parentA parent who is overly attentive and doting toward their child or children. The term comes from the notion that they are "hovering" around their children at all times. Don't be a helicopter parent. Your daughter is 18 and fully capable of picking her own classes.See also: parent |