Parenting madness has crept in slowly but surely, before surging, sparking fear among moms and dads everywhere that they won't meet parental expectations. Hypoallergenic macrobiotic cupcakes and organic dairy-free ice cream have become the cutting-edge snacks to serve at every child's birthday party. Moms attended every game, field trip, practice and play date their children participated in. The line between supportive and overprotective is becoming increasingly blurred, but there is no doubt that more and more parents are crossing it. These parents have been nicknamed “helicopter parents” because of their tendency to hover over every aspect of their child’s life. They obviously love their children deeply, but too much of a good thing can be bad. Parents should avoid helicopter parenting and limit their involvement in their children's lives in order to raise more successful adults. “Helicopter parenting” is a relatively new term to describe parents who show excessive interest in their child and overwhelm their children with support. It has recently been applied to baby boomer parents whose offspring belong to the millennial generation. These parents grew up in a time when it was common to have many children, but now live in a time when people are having fewer children. This means they have more time to invest in the safety and success of each child. These helicopter parents come in many forms, but are often characterized by fear of even the slightest injury to their child and their daily involvement in the lives of their adult children. This kind of intense, hands-on parenting style is a relatively recent phenomenon. Starting in the 1990s, parents began spending much more time with their children (Ramey). These parents started hovering over their ch...... middle of paper ......magazine, July 28, 2012. Internet. December 23, 2013. Pedilla-Walker, Laura M., Larry J. Nelson, and Stephanie D. Madsen. “The role of perceived parental knowledge on emerging adults’ risk behaviors – Springer.” The role of perceived parental knowledge on emerging adults' risk behaviors - Springer. Springer USA, August 1, 2008. Web. December 23, 2013. Ramey, Gary and Valerie A. Ramey. “A race of carpet rats.” Brookings.edu. University of California, June 2010. Web. December 21, 2013. Tilsner, Julie. “Why it’s okay to let kids fail.” Why It's Okay to Let Kids Fail: A Guide to Not Over-Parenting. LearnVest, October 18, 2013. Web. 01 January 2014.University of Warwick. “Poor parenting, including overprotectiveness, increases the risk of bullying. »ScienceDaily, April 25, 2013. Web. December 23, 2013.Wallace, Ian. “Helicopter parenting.” Australian Scholarship Group:. Australian Stock Exchanges, 2013. Internet. December 30. 2013