Helicopter Mom - an underrated talent

Absolutely. I am a helicopter mom, and I think it's ridiculous that some sassy person in student development somewhere coined that term and decided it wasn't cool to hover over your kids.  Hovering comes natural for me, and I love to hover.  It's one of my strengths.

Scott and Jay have been through this Men's Fraternity program, and one of the concepts they discuss (without moms or women present) is the concept of mothers needing to 'hold on loosely' to their children. (Doesn't Foreigner sing that song?) Same point the student development counselors are trying to make.

But I like to hover... I like to know what they're thinking.  I like to give them reminders about stuff they need to do to prepare for a class, to apply for a job, to communicate with a coach, to share with a girlfriend, to write thank you notes. I feel like it's my job to help them develop healthy habits and to remind them to get to church and family dinners on time.  It's my joy in life to advise them about making their own deposits in a timely manner and to remind them to not waste money on fast food and the quick stop.  And as a teacher and recent student myself, I can be a great help to them with homework and studying.

And when they are sick?  Oh yes, I hover the best when they are sick or need to go to routine doctor appointments.  If your eye is red and itchy, you should go to the optometrist immediately.  If allergies are bothering you, then I'll be right there with the Clariton. Losing too much weight?  Weight Gainer shakes with bananas. And heaven forbid that you get hurt, but if you do and it's more than a band aid and monkey blood will fix, I'll be there 24/7 harassing nurses and quizzing doctors.

I'd like to think they could tolerate this hovering since I also hover over their hearts with love and with prayers.  I pray for each of them by name every morning.

Oh well.  My hovering qualities will remain unappreciated, but because I believe in the validity of hovering, I may continue to do so.