Helicopter Parents
For several years, we've been puzzled by, amused by, startled by, the number of parents who now accompany sons and daughters to registration, to orientation, and even to the first day of class. Only recently did I learn that these parents are often known as helicopter parents--parents who hover around their children into adulthood.
Whatever happened to the days when mom and dad dropped you off at college--maybe helped you move in--and left for home hoping to hear from you once a week (on Sunday evening) and planning to see you again at Thanksgiving? Apparently, those days are long gone. More on this at http://www.drhelen.blogspot.com/