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Helicopter parenting: Not letting a kid learn how to take care of him/herself, make decisions for him/herself, or deal with consequences.

Not respecting their kids' privacy when they need it.

Overposting about their kids on Facebook and other social media.

Too many "mama/papa bears" who overreact when someone else takes it upon him/herself to correct their kids or stop them from doing harm, but don't discipline their kids themselves.

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