Kate Hildreth is joined by her brother, former Army Specialist Diego Melgoza. Hildreth and Melgoza discuss the lack of discipline and the toll that “coddling” is taking on young generations. From technology and social media to “relaxed parenting,” Melgoza argues that young people have lost self-confidence, social skills, and the […]
Lawnmower Parenting: How American Children are Being Coddled to Death
An after-school program aide told me recently, “I would rather be a helicopter parent than a lawnmower parent.” I had no idea what she was talking about. She described the endless intrusion into the lives of children by parents who believe they are being helpful by clearing away all obstacles […]