Helicopter Parenting Observer Prints

"Where can I find this Erin from marketing who's been giving my son such a hard time?"

"Robo calls from your mother on lines 1, 3 and 4."

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

"Honey, you're spoiling that child."

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

A boy and his spin patrol.

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

"Listen, I'm still your mother."

The Mother Of Damocles

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

"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."

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

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

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

"Daddy's still up - I can see him loading his shotgun."

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

"What channel is David's summer camp on?"

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

"What's it like to have sexually active parents?"

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

"They'll come home. They're microchipped."

'Honey it's time to let go and cut the cord. He's a man now! He's going to college for goodness sake!'

Push me! Mom! Well? I'm waiting! The Little Engine Whose Parents Did Everything For Him.

"There you go, honey. Have fun."

'What did she think was going to happen??'

"Emotional support person or not, you cannot bring your Mom to work."

"Surely, Son, you can find something to paint indoors."

"My parents said they'd disown me if I ever took drugs...personally, I think it's the alcohol talking."

Helicopter Mom

"You brought your mom to the interview as a personal reference?"

"Thank God she was wearing a helmet."

'Remember sweetheart, act natural.'

The Abominable Snowmom

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