Musings: I think ‘Lawnmower’ parenting is damaging for children
There’s a new parenting trend gathering rapid momentum and it could be stunting children’s development. The term ‘lawnmower’ refers to when a parent chases after their child doing everything for them and making sure that they never experience struggle. While this is all meant with the best of intentions, experts say it leaves a child […]
4 years ago
The age we allow kids to play outside unsupervised is rising – and this is a problem
Growing up, my little sister and I spent the majority of our time outside of school playing outside, in summer as in winter. We would climb trees and fences and build dens and ride bikes and jump from the roof of our neighbour’s garage into the snow and play until we would feel hungry – […]
4 years ago
‘Helicopter parenting’ can cause behavioural problems, study shows
‘Helicopter parenting’ can cause behavioural problems, a new study has shown. Children who are brought up by controlling parents are more likely to struggle in school and act out in the classroom than those who are a not. The study, published in online journal Developmental Psychology, showed that the majority of children who face interference […]
8 years ago