While this study only goes as far as kindergarten, a new study sheds light on how a high level of parental hovering may affect children as they get older.
Research published Feb. 9 in the Journal of Child and Family Studies showed that college students with controlling mothers and fathers -- often referred to as helicopter parents -- are less satisfied with their lives and more likely to be depressed.
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