Parenting is hard no matter how you slice it. You’re responsible for raising, shaping, and disciplining a small human. The stakes are high, and the consequences are weighty.You want your child to be healthy, safe, and successful — so it’s no wonder that you may find yourself helping a little too much or stepping in to save the day anytime something goes slightly awry.But that incessant “helicoptering” could be hindering your kid’s growth and development. Overprotective parents mean well, but they often do more harm than good in the pursuit of perfection.

  1. You control their choices.
  2. You shelter your child from failure.
  3. You step in/rescue your child from a bad grade or injured ego.
  4. You overreact to their failures.
  5. You have a fear of them getting injured.
  6. Your intense focus is on their achievements.
  7. Extreme rewards and strict rules are imposed on them.
  8. You manipulate the environment to make them feel secure.