Tag: Helicopter parenting

Jan 10

The Soapbox: On “Helicopter Parents” And “Free Range Kids”

The FriskyPosted in Parenting, Relationships Tagged child abuse, child endangerment, Childhood, children, free range kids, Helicopter parenting, helicopter parents, kids, motherhood, parents, The Soapbox

I grew up in the ‘80s on a tree-lined neighborhood that skirted the edge of New Haven, Connecticut. Nobody really traveled down my short street unless they lived there or were visiting, and my family was friendly with all of our neighbors. With a backyard that was mostly brambling bushes and trees, I spent the […]

May 22

Don’t Blame “Internet Addiction” on Tech Companies

The FriskyPosted in Parenting Tagged addiction, anxious, Blame, children, Companies, Gaming, habits, Helicopter parenting, internet, Marketing, online, Parenting, problems, social media, Style, Tech

The colossal amount of time that kids spend every day on social media, gaming, and other online activities is undoubtedly a top concern and frustration of parents. Some of these parents point their finger at tech companies and their predatory marketing schemes. The narrative is simple: kids are more anxious, depressed, asocial, and unmotivated than […]

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