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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I don't know guys, just seems like people are labeled as being helicopter parents too easily.  I get it's a thing.  Every kid is different, every family is different, no one knows really what someone's situation is.  Can we lighten up if someone is asking pretty benign questions?  Are they helicoptering if they reach out here anonymously, to learn from others?  Is even being on DCUM itself helicoptering?  I learn a lot from you guys even when it's a little rough, but man it's nicer when we're nice.[/quote]

[b]Each kid has their unique gifts and challenges. Many skills a developmental and come at different ages for different people. Some kids need parental help with executive functions into early adulthood. Others are handling everything in Middle School.

IMO parents need to give each kid what they need. We have one kid who needed "helicopter parenting" through the end of HS and one who was able to handle everything themselves starting with freshman year[/b]. [/quote]

+1 This is so well said PP. No two people are alike so parents can not parent each child in the same way. What may seem like "helicoptering" parenting to some may not to others and that should be respected.[/quote]

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