‘Lawnmower parenting’: What it is and how it affects children

Babyology

Move over helicopter parents, there’s a new boss in town; the lawnmower parent – and it’s not doing our kids any favours.

What is ‘lawnmower parenting’?

Going a step further than your typical hovering helicopter parent, the lawnmower parent gets ahead of their child, smoothing and clearing the path before they have even taken a step outside.