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[quote=Anonymous]Intervening inappropriately is the key here.

I will admit, it's hard to be engaged and aware and not do this. I WANT to helicopter but I 90% of the time stick it out and feel uncomfortable...because I know my kid needs to feel uncomfortable to be able to soothe and rescue themself.

For high schoolers -

You kid gets a borderline (lower) grade and there's an arguement to be made? Helicopter parent will write the teacher immediately. Regular involved parent will say "hope you learned a lesson" or give advice when asked but not intervene directly.

Your kid needs to apply for an internship, get a rec letter, or reach out to a professional for an interview? Helicopter parent will set it up. Regular parent will make a suggestion if asked and proofread email outreach if requested.

Your kid has a regular social issue with a friend (not extreme, not bullying). Heliocpter parent will shower with gifts and "advice" and maybe talk to other parents without asking the kid. Regular parent will listen and look the other way a few times when kid has mood or something because they know they're going through it.

It's 40 degrees and raining and your kid has soccer practice? Helicopter parent will write the coach to question this, maybe in the team chat. Regular parent will just make a call and send the kid dressed appropriately (because they should know how to do this already) or let them stay back. [/quote]

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