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“Now that I have kids, I’m probably more overprotective than I’ve ever been. I sometimes check just to see if the kids are breathing. But I try not to be a helicopter parent.”
Actor Matt Damon, talking about being a parent. (BrainyQuote)
Definition
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parent who is too involved in the life of his or her child
2. Use - Learn how the slang is used.
Parents are amazing, aren’t they? They give us life. They teach us how to be good people. They feed us and give us a home to live in. We should always be nice and respect our parents. But sometimes, there are parents who don’t give their kids enough space or freedom. These are called helicopter parents.
A helicopter parent watches every little thing his or her kids do, and hovers over them, just like a helicopter. Sometimes, helicopter parents will even go to their son or daughter’s job interview with them, which probably won’t help them get hired! A helicopter parent is better than a parent who doesn’t care about his or her children, but it’s important to let kids do things alone, too.
Actor Matt Damon says that he is overprotective of his kids, but he tries not to be a helicopter parent. He wants to make sure his children are OK, but he knows that they need their space, too.
Do you or anyone you know have helicopter parents? What do they do?
Examples
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“Jenny has helicopter parents. I feel so bad for her!”
“My mom is a helicopter parent. She never gives me any space.”
“Your dad is so relaxed. He is definitely not a helicopter parent.”
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