Forget the Helicopter Parents. Be a Submarine Parent!
Helicopter parents hoover over their children, managing every aspect of their child’s life. Submarine parents remain “hidden” coming to the surface when guidance is needed.
“I called the director of Chloe’s camp to let him know she only drinks orange-pineapple juice for breakfast…not plain orange juice.”
“We had Jacob’s soccer coach over for dinner to make sure he understood that Jacob doesn’t respond well to direct commands. We want the coach to use “suggestions” when talking to Jacob about soccer techniques.”