‘Lawnmower Parents’ Take Over From ‘Helicopter Moms’ As The New Generation
Aim To Shield Their Children From Adversity..
A new generation of parents are leaving their children unequipped to deal with adversity, teachers, etc.. And, psychologists say, the ‘lawnmower parent’ is one who rushes to push down any hurdle that could get in their child’s way, relieving them from any inconvenience or hardship.
Dr. John Huber, Chairman, Mainstream Mental Health, is a mental health professional and university professor that has been in mental health for over twenty years. He joins Wendy to discuss this new circumstance.