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21 Signs You Are Living with a Helicopter Parent

You might have a Helicopter parent if...

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21 Signs You Are Living with a Helicopter Parent
Tim Elmore

  1. They call/text you multiple times a day

2. Your parents always want to know details about your day

3. They always have to know where you are and where your going


4. They check your texts and phone calls

5. They might even use a tracking app on you


6. They have to know who all of your Friends are


7. They are always in your business, no matter how personal

8. They don't let you keep anything from them


9. They don't give you any space


10. They always talk to your teachers, professors, even if you're doing well in school.


11. They tell everyone you're a perfect child


12. But, they don't trust you


13. and Nothing you do is ever good enough for them



14. They have a lot of Rules


15. They have an early curfew



16. They try to control you


17. They think they know What's Best for you even if it's not


18. They make choices for you



19. They have your whole life planned out

20. They plan to always live near or with you until they die

21. They're basically like a crazy, jealous girlfriend





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