'Helicopter parenting' adopted by well-off parents are giving their children the best chance of success in life. Scroll down for video'Helicopter parenting' adopted by well-off parents are giving their children the best chance of success in life. Dr Doepke and Dr Zilibotti analysed academic tests of 15-year-olds around the world, according to reports in the New York Times. Parents who are overprotective are sometimes referred to as ‘helicopter parents’. Helicopter parents pay extremely close attention to their children to try to protect them from failure, rejection and injury.

Source: Daily Mail February 08, 2019 17:20 UTC