Parenting & Family

Helicopter parent

ˈhelɪkɑːptər ˈperənt

noun

What does Helicopter parent mean?

An over-involved, hovering parent.

Example sentence

"Helicopter parents email professors about grades."

American usage tip

Opposite: free-range parenting.

Related Parenting & Family words

Grounded
Punished by losing privileges or staying home.
Growth spurt
A period of rapid physical growth.
Tummy time
Supervised time babies spend on their stomachs.
Toddler
A child roughly 1-3 years old.
Burp
To pat a baby to release swallowed air.
Potty training
Teaching a child to use the toilet.
Curfew
The time a child must be home by.
Milestone
A developmental achievement like walking or talking.

Keep learning

More Parenting & Family vocabulary
Browse every word in this category.
Test yourself
Take a quiz on Parenting & Family words.