Overprotectiveness creates a false sense of security. Kids can develop an exaggerated sense of their parents' omnipotence. Mom and Dad can fix anything. The result: Shock, dismay and an inability to ...

There's no such thing as perfect when it comes to parenting. It's a trial-and-error journey, and no matter how good a parent's intentions may be, mistakes happen. It ...

Overprotective parenting, though well-intentioned, can limit independence, increase anxiety, and reduce self-confidence in adulthood.

First-year undergraduates who grew up with overly cautious or controlling parents tend to experience increased anxiety when faced with stresses associated with the transition to university, ...

I'm suggesting that a portion of parents who are overprotective parents - some, but not all - actually are people who are somewhat dependent personalities and feel anxious when someone they love - ...

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First-year undergraduates who grew up with overly cautious or controlling parents tend to experience increased anxiety when faced with stresses associated with the transition to university, ...