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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I really am fascinated by the people who say watching your kids play sports and being interested in what they do is helicoptering.  It really shows the huge difference in parenting styles and philosophies.

This weekend I have to drive over an hour to a swim meet.  Had I not gotten a volunteer spot, I'd be killing 3hrs in a random part of the state.  You can only "take a walk" for so long on a Saturday morning.  My child loves to swim and over the past year almost immediately texts me "did you see me!? I dropped X time" and is bummed when all I can do is say that I'm sure they were great.

Pre-covid, if I wasn't volunteering I'd sit in the stands with a book and read other than when cheering for my kid or chatting with other parents I might know.  Again, that this is helicoptering is so interesting to me.  Do you skip your children's music recitals or awards ceremonies? I mean, let them be proud of themselves and lead your own separate life right?[/quote]

I agree with you that it’s normal and not helicoptering to want to watch your own kid compete in a sport or activity they love. I think the problem comes with some of the crazy, projecting, competitive parents who sit and watch and comment on every other kid as well. I have seen some truly despicable parent behavior at swim meets, and some really gross discussion of other people’s children, ranking them, questioning why who was placed on what relay or in a particular practice group, etc. It’s really disturbing. So I see why there are people who are enjoying the no spectator rule but I also understand wanting to be there for your own kid. [/quote]

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