Lawnmower Parents are the New Helicopter Parents

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  • 6 years ago
The phrase "lawnmower parents" went viral after a post by an anonymous middle school teacher, referring to parents who mow down all of their kids' challenges, refusing to let them face adversity or struggles.

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