helicopter parent
noun
plural helicopter parents
: a parent who is overly involved in the life of their child
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According to a 2025 report by Boston University, the term helicopter parent emerged as the baby boomer generation had more money and time to spend on their children than previous generations.
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Eric Wood, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2025
Compared to the jellyfish parent which can be permissive to a fault and the helicopter parent who might be too overbearing, the elephant parent is typically flexible and adaptable to their child’s needs.
—Anna Earl, Parents, 2 July 2025
Martinez spoke thoroughly on the topic of not being a helicopter parent, rather guiding children to their own results.
—Morgan Kromer, The Washington Examiner, 20 June 2025
By his own admission, Ken was something of a helicopter parent.
—Tyler Hicks, Rolling Stone, 5 June 2025
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Eric Wood, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2025
Compared to the jellyfish parent which can be permissive to a fault and the helicopter parent who might be too overbearing, the elephant parent is typically flexible and adaptable to their child’s needs.
—Anna Earl, Parents, 2 July 2025
Martinez spoke thoroughly on the topic of not being a helicopter parent, rather guiding children to their own results.
—Morgan Kromer, The Washington Examiner, 20 June 2025
By his own admission, Ken was something of a helicopter parent.
—Tyler Hicks, Rolling Stone, 5 June 2025
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“Helicopter parent.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/helicopter%20parent. Accessed 6 Nov. 2025.
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