Childhood should be the time when it’s OK to fall down, because there’s someone around who can set limits to make sure you don’t do anything too dangerous, and help you fix it if things go wrong. (Denver Post file)
Re: “Helicopter parents and the kids who can’t,” July 12 Megan McArdle column.
Thanks for printing Megan McArdle’s column. Anyone having taught for 10 years or more has witnessed at least two great shifts — ubiquitous and disruptive cellular phone usage and “helicopter parents,” both of which have led to students who might be referred to as “teacups.” They are delicate and break easily.
Itap true that these “trophy kids” are seldom able to problem-solve or advocate for themselves — let mommy and daddy help you — and few teachers or administrators are willing to confront those hovering parents who try to fix things.
Eric J. Schmidt, Littleton
This letter was published in the July 20 edition.
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