Helicopter parent

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A helicopter parent (also called a cosseting parent or simply a cosseter) is a parent considered overattentive and overly fearful of their child's experiences and problems, particularly outside the home and at educational institutions.^[1] Helicopter parents are so named because, like helicopters, they "hover overhead", overseeing every aspect of their child's life.^[1][2] A helicopter parent is also known to strictly supervise their children in all aspects of their lives, including in social interactions.^[1] The term originally gained popularity regarding the behaviour of parents towards their adult children; however, in recent years, the use of term has expanded to cover parenting practices at increasingly younger ages.