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Feb 2025
37m 22s

How Bad Are Helicopter Parents?

The Chronicle of Higher Education
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With GPS tracking, “concierge moms,” and high-priced dormitory-design consultants, it’s easier than ever for college students’ parents to go overboard. But is extreme helicopter parenting as pervasive as it seems? And how much are changing cultural norms affecting the relationships parents have with their young-adult children? We asked Lisa Heffernan, co-fou ... Show More
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