<p>I have two kids. I am most definitely a helicopter parent for the oldest, and not at all for the youngest. Why? The needs of the children are different. The older one has a high IQ, and inattentive ADHD. If I weren’t hovering, these two characteristics would average out to boring classes that are too easy for her, and poor academic habits. Instead, I go to bat, get her an IEP, etc… </p>
<p>The other one? Equal IQ, but I have to help her NOT be so hyper responsible that she gives herself an ulcer. </p>
<p>Isn’t that what good parents do? I definitely doubt myself, wondering if I should simply back off as some teachers/educators tell me to do (usually the ones that are subpar, honestly).</p>