What kind of parent are you? Snowplow parent? Tiger? Jellyfish? Helicopter parent?
According to this article, I'm a free-range dolphin parent.
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Snowplow Parents. They clear away obstacles to ensure that their children don’t have to deal with frustrations or failures, so they’ve got a clear path ahead of them, similar to how a plow clears snow off the street.
Lawn mower Parent: Similar to the snowplow, this proactive parent “mows down” all of their child’s struggles, challenges and discomforts. Sometimes also referred to as “bulldozer parents” or “curling parents” (for those who follow curling).
Helicopter Parent: The “hovering” and overprotective parent falls into the snowplow or bulldoze camp, as he or she takes an excessive interest in their child’s life and tries to oversee every area — especially academics — from overhead. They have also been known to complain to a teacher about a bad grade, or an employer about their child’s workload.
Tiger Parent: This tough-love, authoritarian style refers to raising a child in a tough, disciplinarian way that puts academics and extracurricular activities intended to give kids an advantage in academics ahead of leisure time.
Elephant Parent: The opposite of the tiger parent, this one is very nurturing and protective, particularly while the child is under age 5, and put encouragement and emotional security over academic success.
Jellyfish Parent: These permissive parents have few rules and expectations, and often overindulge their children.
Dolphin Parent: This “firm yet flexible” parent is a balance between the tiger and the jellyfish. While they enforce rules and academic expectations, they also nurture creativity and independence in their children, and let them learn by trial and error.
Free-Range Parent: The mother or father who lets their children walk to school, a friend’s house or a nearby playground alone, or who lets their child take public transportation by themselves, believing this builds independence and self-reliance in their kids. This controversial take has drawn backlash from those who fear this is dangerous or neglectful.
How to tell if you are a ‘snowplow parent’
According to this article, I'm a free-range dolphin parent.
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Snowplow Parents. They clear away obstacles to ensure that their children don’t have to deal with frustrations or failures, so they’ve got a clear path ahead of them, similar to how a plow clears snow off the street.
Lawn mower Parent: Similar to the snowplow, this proactive parent “mows down” all of their child’s struggles, challenges and discomforts. Sometimes also referred to as “bulldozer parents” or “curling parents” (for those who follow curling).
Helicopter Parent: The “hovering” and overprotective parent falls into the snowplow or bulldoze camp, as he or she takes an excessive interest in their child’s life and tries to oversee every area — especially academics — from overhead. They have also been known to complain to a teacher about a bad grade, or an employer about their child’s workload.
Tiger Parent: This tough-love, authoritarian style refers to raising a child in a tough, disciplinarian way that puts academics and extracurricular activities intended to give kids an advantage in academics ahead of leisure time.
Elephant Parent: The opposite of the tiger parent, this one is very nurturing and protective, particularly while the child is under age 5, and put encouragement and emotional security over academic success.
Jellyfish Parent: These permissive parents have few rules and expectations, and often overindulge their children.
Dolphin Parent: This “firm yet flexible” parent is a balance between the tiger and the jellyfish. While they enforce rules and academic expectations, they also nurture creativity and independence in their children, and let them learn by trial and error.
Free-Range Parent: The mother or father who lets their children walk to school, a friend’s house or a nearby playground alone, or who lets their child take public transportation by themselves, believing this builds independence and self-reliance in their kids. This controversial take has drawn backlash from those who fear this is dangerous or neglectful.
How to tell if you are a ‘snowplow parent’
