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“I feel like a child at 27”: The long-term effects of growing up with overbearing ‘helicopter parents’
By Anonymous
1 year ago
6 min read
All any parent wants is the best for their children. But what happens when love and care veers into control, micro-management and overprotection? The impact of growing up with “helicopter” parents can extend long into adulthood. Here, a mother-daughter expert explains why pushy parenting can be so hard to shake – but how you can start.
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