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Examples of helicopter parent in a Sentence
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If a helicopter parent is coupled with a free-range parent, the pair may benefit from working with a therapist or coach to create balance within the family.
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Caroline Silver, Parents, 17 Aug. 2023
As played by an outstanding, wholly committed, sometimes fearlessly insufferable Will Smith, Richard is a combination of helicopter parent, personal publicist, battle strategist and drill sergeant, with a disarmingly friendly, quippy manner that doubles as an instrument of persuasion.
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Los Angeles Times, 25 Jan. 2023
In this 2020 horror flick, Sarah Paulson — a reigning queen of the genre — stars as a ruthless helicopter parent whose twisted secrets are investigated by her daughter.
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Hannah Kerns, Peoplemag, 21 Feb. 2023
Like a helicopter parent with access to Find My Friends, Cat Person can’t help but keep checking in.
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Lovia Gyarkye, The Hollywood Reporter, 21 Jan. 2023
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Word History
First Known Use
1989, in the meaning defined above
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The first known use of helicopter parent was
in 1989
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“Helicopter parent.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/helicopter%20parent. Accessed 27 Jul. 2024.
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