idiom
helicopter parenting
HEL-ih-kop-ter PAIR-en-ting
ˈhɛlɪkɒptər ˈpɛərəntɪŋListen
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Syllable breakdown
helicopterparenting
Dictionary meaning
An overly protective parenting style that hovers over every aspect of a child's life.
Examples
- Helicopter parenting can prevent children from developing independence and resilience.
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