Helping Them Soar: Balancing Support And Independence
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As parents, we want the best for our children. We want to ensure they have every opportunity to succeed, every tool to thrive. But sometimes, that instinct to protect and provide can lead us down a path we’re hesitant to acknowledge: becoming a “helicopter parent.” Or, in more modern parlance, a “lawnmower” or even “snowplow” parent.
Originally published: February 19, 2025
Author: Marvin Krislov
Position: President
Institution: Pace University
Published by: Forbes