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Helicopter Parenting Can Violate Students’ Basic Needs
February 14, 2013 by NewsBot
When is it time for parents to back away? A new study shows that college students with overcontrolling parents are more likely to be depressed and less satisfied with their lives. This so-called helicopter parenting style negatively affects students' well-being by violating their need to feel both autonomous and competent...