New Generation Parenting Attitude: Helicopter Parenting

Abstract

The technological, political, cultural, and economic changes occurring in our era bring about transformations in various fields. One of these areas is parental attitudes. Parenting attitudes play a crucial role in raising a healthy individual. The personality of every adult is shaped during childhood. In this regard, the first individuals children look up to in forming the building blocks of their personalities are their parents. The behaviors exhibited by parents towards their children eventually become behavioral patterns, directly influencing how children perceive themselves, events, life, and various situations from a young age. ‘Helicopter Parenting’ defines parents who excessively involve themselves in the lives of their children. Considering the impact of parental attitudes on self-concept and personality in general, this study aims to shed light on the concept of helicopter parenting, emphasizing its importance in the agenda due to its relatively new discussion in our country. The purpose of this research is to provide clarity to the relatively new concept in the literature, helicopter parenting, and contribute to the existing literature. Conducted in the form of a literature review, this research explores what helicopter parenting entails, examines common and distinct aspects of helicopter parenting compared to other parenting attitudes, and scrutinizes behaviors that can be categorized under helicopter parenting. The research concludes by noting the limited attention given to this topic in the field of education. Consequently, it is believed that this study will contribute to the field of education, educators, and students.