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So, it is entirely possible to attachment parent without helicopter parenting, and it is possible to helicopter parent without being an attachment parent.

The real issue with helicoptering, IMO, is simply not allowing the child to “be.” They seem to feel/experience a certain measure of smoothering.

Also, in relation to my attachment parenting, I utilize the “continuum concept” from which “free range parenting” arises. It’s essentially about not even being an “involved” parent, let alone “helicopter” parent. Yes, be aware, be interested, be loving and caring, but allow children to have time in nature on their own, to play independently outside of schedule and the adult gaze/world, and allow them a private, interior life.

We don’t even ask my son what happens at school or where ever. We might say “how was your day? did you do anything interesting?” and it’s up to him to tell us what he would like. But he’s 3, so his notion of privacy is minimal. :)

Uncalledfor
November 23, 2011 at 12:29 am
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