What is another word for overly protective?
Synonyms for overly protective
over·ly pro·tec·tive
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helicopter parent
a parent who is overly concerned about the welfare of his/her child
a parent who is constantly intruding into the everyday life of his/her child to such an extent that the child is not allowed any freedom to choose friends, interact with teachers or enjoy sports or eat candy or enjoy an occasional hamburger without the parent controlling this.
Submitted by acronimous on March 4, 2014
How to use overly protective in a sentence?
It upsets me that most parents today are so overly protective of their kids, probably stunting their growth and confidence. And I am appalled that police are treating parents, who trust their kids and give them some room, like criminals.
I think they are old enough to go to the park without me ! it upsets me that most parents today are so overly protective of their kids, probably stunting their growth and confidence. And I am appalled that police are treating parents, who trust their kids and give them some room, like criminals.
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