helicopter parent

English - English

Definition of helicopter parent in English English dictionary

A parent who pays an inordinate amount of attention to their children and often makes decisions, particularly educational ones, normally the province of the student

{i} (Informal) parent who watches or protects his child excessively

Related Terms

helicopter parents

plural form of helicopter parent

Hyphenation

hel·i·cop·ter par·ent

Turkish pronunciation

helîkäptır perınt

Pronunciation

/ˈheləˌkäptər ˈperənt/ /ˈhɛlɪˌkɑːptɜr ˈpɛrənt/

Etymology

() From the tendency to hover over their children's lives, like a helicopter.