Helicopter Parent Prints

"I'd be an irresponsible parent to let them out."

"This accountancy firm doesn't actually hold Parents' Evenings, but rest assured, your little Timmy is doing just fine."

"Honey, you're spoiling that child."

"Lenny's awake. This is so exciting. His first day in the dorm."

Playpen CCTV

'I don't want him experiencing anything until I've totally checked it out.'

"My mom can be a little over-protective ... "

"My mom is a little overprotective, so she binge watches me."

"The sandbox is safe, and it's even safer without the sand."

"I know it's traditional to encourage flight by kicking the fledglings out of the nest, but honestly, Darling..."

Helicopter Mom

Overprotection

"I know your mom is kind of over-protective, but the surveillance drone is freaking me out."

"Rabbi, what should I do about my son? He refuses to do his Calculus, he's dropped swimming and arate, and he hasn't touched his violin for weeks!"

"My mom is making walk around in this sterile bubble. It's only until the flu season is over."

"Where is that boy? And how come he's not answering his cell phone? This is not good."

"Oh that. It's my mom's."

'News headline: Britain unsafe to bring up young children.'

'Let's stay in, have a quiet dinner, and creep our kids facebook pages.'

"It's a parental drone my mom uses to keep tabs on me."

"And we're just so proud you're walking to school alone. Aren't we, Harold?"

"There you go, honey. Have fun."

"Please remind your mom and dad that its not a parent-teacher-attorney conference."

"It's childhood. Your child has childhood."

A boy and his spin patrol.

"I don't think my parents have a lot of confidence in me."

The Mother Of Damocles

"Listen, I'm still your mother."

'If you fuss over him all the time and make his life too comfortable, he'll never leave!'

"Remember - kindergarten is an excellent opportunity to make connections for first grade."

"My mom won't let me eat snowflakes unless they're certified organic."

"GP or chemist? To be on the safe side let's go to A and E."

'Is it all right if I have a snack out of the refrigerator?'

No, it does not look stupid, and yes, you are going to wear a helmet.

"Yes, I'm wearing a cowbell. It's just until my mom figures out a way to track me on my phone."