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Helicopter Parents

iQ: smartparent is an Emmy Award-winning program about parenting in the digital age. It is a tool for parents to empower themselves to guide their children in the use of digital media and technology

Helicopter Parents

Season 7 Episode 706 | 26m 46s | CC

This important episode explores the crucial distinction between "parenting" and "over-parenting". Experts reveal some of the most common well-intentioned - but damaging - mistakes parents make; and they explain how so-called "helicopter parenting" can lead to a child who struggles to adjust to school and social environments.

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