Is overprotection of children a problem?

[Nebulous]

Is overprotection of children a problem? Should children be exposed to more risks? Are children being kept in bubblewrap? Helicopter parents?

 

[Shortie]

I do feel nowadays some parents are very overprotective, to the extent in which their children struggle as they get older to be more independent.

I have children myself and as much as I am protective when I need to be, I could never be a parent who did not bring my children up to be independent like they are now.

 

[Quote]

It kinda depends on the age, and the risks we are talking about

 

[Ravenfreak]

I think overprotecting children isn't good for the child. Honestly I feel like my mother was too overprotective of me, I was her first born though. She was more lenient with my sister and I deal with social anxiety now. (Though to be fair, I've always felt like I am on the autism spectrum, which can make social interactions difficult.)

 

[svjiminfxv]

Overprotecting children isn't good in the long run as when it comes to the children growing up, they won't be independent enough to do things by themselves.

 

[Quote]

What about you overprotect them in a way where you also let them be independent lol

 

[Eli]

The overprotection of a child is detrimental to both their surroundings and themselves. My opinion is that as a child, it's important to have a good time, not to be stuck at home and become a total dork.