Helicopter Parent VS Free Range

[@BreckGirl04]

I literally Laughed out loud! I love when you guys voice the other person’s side of the story! I think it’s my favorite part of these videos.

[@aaronpulley7528]

The fact they can do that without divorcing means something about their relationship. I don't know what, but something.

[@monicaruby8888]

Honestly Kim back in the day ('40s & '70s-my mom's era and mine) we had more freedom, but all the adults in a neighborhood also watched out for all the other kids. They would all tell you if you were doing something wrong, and they would also tell your parents. And the parents appreciated it back then. These days a lot of parents act crazy if you say something to their child.

[@iceberg9248]

This is the truth

[@jsncreativeservices5847]

I was walking my kids home from school and this 10 year old was trying to beat up an 8 year old. She had him on the ground and was about to hit him in the head with a glass Yoo-hoo bottle. I screamed at her that she had lost her mind and had better stop or I was gonna snatch a knot in her head. They broke up the fight and ran separate ways. The next day the little boys Mom confronted me ready to fight because as she put it I was yelling at her son. I said you need to hold up. That little girl over there had your son pinned to the ground and was going to bash his head in with a Yoo-hoo bottle. It was her I was yelling at but if you want to pay for an emergency room visit or funeral I won’t protect your child next time. The little girl was shocked and the mom of the little boy didn’t say anything just left. Oh I was hot!

[@someonewhosings]

You are a role-model

[@Rock-kp6dt]

You are a great role model

[@emojisrule8048]

You are an amazing person.

[@kateg2115]

I’m a helicopter mom when it comes to safety. I’ll let them try and fail on a class project but not on evading some weirdo at the park. I’m all about letting them fail at age appropriate obstacles. I work in a profession where I see a lot of worst case scenario and a lot of parents who wish they had been more heliocopter. There is a huge difference between making sure they are safe and doing everything for them.

[@jsncreativeservices5847]

Kate G my child is on the spectrum so I have to helicopter a lot!

[@coribronicel4160]

My point of view exactly! Thanks for your comment!

[@aqueen13]

Exactly what I was thinking.

[@esalmond2286]

For you, who is a mom who has children in the public eye, I think it's fantastic that you are extra diligent. "Fans" can be crazy. Keep your family safe.

[@jislam007]

Doing each other's voices is hilarious. Please don't stop.

[@omlette_leia6721]

"ALIENS IN PORTUGAL!!!"

[@JustAnother777]

Does any body think Alain’s are real I do

[@nightstormshark4684]

OMG 😱

[@selahsayssingsanddoes9640]

mabye but why havnt we found eachother yet

[@madelinecreates8825]

gamersquad YT I don’t really know. I don’t think they are in Area 51 but they could exist I’m not sure 😂

[@thomasrossi1269]

Kim: “I don’t discipline other people’s ki- well there was that one time...”

[@jerribelkin5565]

Haha

[@selahsayssingsanddoes9640]

haha

[@dagman85]

I loved Penn's expression during that whole moment.

[@mra57]

To the helicopter parent: You seem to be sitting right on the EDGE of the couch. PLEASE be careful!!!

[@laurieg.1413]

I love that you can both laugh at these situations! Kim, I was a single parent having a latchkey child ( working while she travelled to and from school) My neighbour's helped relieve my stress by offering an open door policy if she needed anything. ( helps when there are more people watching out for your children) All the best, these are dangerous times.

[@jellybellyrigatoni3031]

OMG! I always helicopter parent other kids when they're doing something dangerous or obnoxious. I don't even realize I'm doing it. I get you Kim!

[@mickidee6714]

Oh my goodness, Kim! I'm with ya. And my husband is like Penn. Between the 2 of us, our kids should grow up relatively normally disfunctional. And that's a plus 😜👍

[@MizBryteEyez]

I am so happy I had free range parents. The best part of my childhood.

[@mergurburger]

Seriously LOVED this!! I'd rather have a helicopter mom than some of the mom's out there that just ignore their kids and let them get into trouble. Great job Kim!

[@cameronjournal]

This is so typical of mothers and fathers. Mom will look after every tiny detail and make sure that the kids are always safe. Dads are like, "are you dying? Is there blood? You'll be fine."

[@stormyeffects4795]

The goal is to prepare children to protect themselves and be safe on their own so that when you are not there they know what to do. But do not throw them off into the deep end.

[@aqueen13]

So true.

[@shannonvuksanic2579]

I was super helicopter parent to my oldest 2 boys who are biologically my nephews I’ve had custody of since I was 17. Unfortunately by being a super helicopter parent it made my nephews terrified of everything and and now they are 19 and 21 and they are afraid to even get there license or try to learn how to drive or even ride a bike! So with my youngest 2 kids who are biologically mine I’ve tried to really ease up but not to the free range parenting extreme, just kinda in the middle of the 2. I think a big part of it was that I was not emotionally equipped to be a parent at 17 but they needed or they would’ve been placed in foster homes and back then in the 90’s a lot of foster homes were not great or safe places. I did the best I could and they are still alive so I count that as a win, they might need therapy down the line but at least they are alive to get that therapy...lol.

[@Country_Girl63]

Thank you for taking on your nephews to raise!! What a beautiful, loving, & selfless gesture.

[@carriemcclung7374]

Shannon Vuksanic way to step up and love them! That makes you a hero!

[@loverofthewordofgod4156]

Shannon Vuksanic you did great. And that were loved and yes, safe was very important.

[@EamonWill]

At least they're alive to get therapy. Hahaha, I think that's the funniest, truest statement I've ever heard about raising a kid!

[@aqueen13]

I totally agree that a stranger yelling at a kid is more effective and I really related to your need to correct unsafe behavior. With all the freaky stories on the news these days I also would have followed my kid to the park 😉

[@WiseOne.]

Ehhh. As a child I hated that and didn’t even pay attention. And totally ignored it. And as I parent I can’t stand it... leave my child alone. I’m the parent not you... go away: I can’t even stand when my MIL and mother, parent my children.

[@aqueen13]

@@WiseOne. it’s been a year since I saw this video but seeing my own comment I am thinking “that’s only half an idea.” My opinion is much more complicated, as it is for most people. In most situations parents should be the ones reprimanding their kids while others should likely butt out... on the other hand hearing from a non-parent figure that something isn’t right is so important to reinforce what a parent teaches. I also think that having a grumpy neighbor helps kids learn to think about their actions in the neighborhood (in public), which is also good. There’s a time and place for almost everything. As a side note, a MIL taking over in the parenting side of things is extremely frustrating, but it’s very different then a neighbor laying down some expectations as all the kids on the block are playing in their yard. With so many potential situations it’s hard to lump them together as a black and white thing. My oldest is 12, and over the years I’ve learned to appreciate the reinforcement of good behavior from others (even though their intrusion used to bug me).

[@mplwy]

Yeah, we had freedom in the 80s but we were also taught caution and stranger danger. We heard about kids drowning in the creek in earlier years or kids in other areas getting kidnapped. What happened to that?! I've definitely told my kids!

[@joshgroeneveld3548]

I agree with Penn, there are times when being completely aware of what is happening with your child and how to ensure their safety is needed. Also there are times when there are things they have to learn because it’s part of being a kid and learning on their own which means you just have to let them experience it. Being in many casts, ambulances and ERs I can say that I did learn a great deal. Not to mention I have awesome scars to prove it.

[@TheSuzberry]

I love this. I was the helicopter mom and he was the free range dad. When asked “Mom, may I -“ my answer was always, “No, but I’ll talk to dad.” I thought this was the best of both worlds. Wonder what our daughter thought?

[@angelafink6029]

My friend and I still randomly say “I’m doin the best I can I’m doin the best I can I’m doin the best I can!” Cause we watched it together and it was soooooo funny! Love you guys!

[@EJofLA]

One of my favorite things about their videos is experiencing the palpable love they share for one another, whatever they are discussing.

[@amilaynewolstoncroft5751]

No one: Absolutely no person: Penn: ALIENS IN PORTUGAL

[@Hans_Niemand]

This just in from headquarters in Lisbon, "Gort! Klaatu Barada Nikto!"

[@johnglover3151]

I once mentioned to my wife that there is only one letter difference between the words mothering and smothering. Impressed and amused she was not, though I was pleased with myself.....

[@mincao8003]

very smart

[@gabbybrooks6004]

Lol

[@willow6049]

I am surprised she did not use that one letter difference on you while you were sleeping, 😂

[@daycaremom13]

I think you balance each other quite nicely. I know how hard it is to let go Kim. No judgement here. I love your videos, I am so happy when I get a notification of your newest video!

[@debbiemorrow9721]

Omgosh! Leaving doors unlocked/windows...my husband and I announce almost every night - I've made sure our family is safe AGAIN (locking everything) lol My husband is a very free for all sometimes - until he was made aware of things in our town via me texting. We did not let our daughter have any babysitter, other than family until my daughter was about 10 or 11. LOL No sleepovers except at our house. My daughter now in college, does appreciate us keeping her safe. I started to let go and far less hovering from 10th grade on. Hard, but it had to happen. At 17, our daughter got an internship the other side of the country. My husband/I both freaked in our own way, but we let her fly solo, and do her thing the summer after HS graduation. Best thing for us all. She is now - more independent/responsible than ever- which means we did our job right. Every kid is different. Some need more hovering, while others don't. Happy parenting!

[@lynnbehnke6910]

Girl Scouts came to the rescue for me on this one. I was the leader of my only child's troop. In the training there was a diagram that had a rectangle with a diagonal line showing how the leader does everything when the girls are in Kindergarden to mostly observing when the girls are ready to graduate. At every stage there was guidance on what was appropriate for the girls to do. By the time they were finishing high school, my girls were planning trips and asking if I could come. If not, they found another adult. I worked myself out of a job. When my daughter wanted to travel across the country alone to help an ailing friend with childcare, I knew that Girl Scouts had programs to which girls her age traveled alone across the country. I prayed a lot and let her go to people I trusted. She had wonderful experiences. I am so grateful I had all that wisdom to guide me in letting go. I don't know how I would have done it otherwise. They say sometimes the best parents of little kids make the worst parents of big kids because of not knowing how and when to let go.

[@kk-qc5bx]

When my kids were young and neighborhood kids would come over and misbehave or my own would misbehave, my husband would yell at them and send them home. Guess what? They were right back at our door the next day. Kids crave limits, whether they admit it or not. Not to worry, it's much easier to go free range as they get older and you trust your kids to be aware of all the dangers out there. You're both doing awesome!

[@carriemcclung7374]

OMGoodness, yes. I'm torn between helicopter and free4all. I so want my kids to grow up more independent. I don't like having to hover. But you know, there are those who are helicoptering other parents. Can we talk about trigger happy people who are simply LOOKING to call CPS on someone? I don't mean ppl who remind my kids to be safe. I mean those who can't wait to shoot another parent! My kids are each respectively a year younger than yours. (That seems to be the only difference, for real!) And I'm afraid to let them go to the park alone for 2 reasons: 1. Aliens in Portugal (aka sex offenders) and 2. Having to defend myself to some stranger who has made it their business to accuse me of not helicoptering enough. Sigh* feels like a catch 22.

[@aqueen13]

Most things are best in moderation, so that is probably the case with parenting too. Kids need freedom but the level they need is continually shifting as they get older. They need us front and center as babies and it gradually lessens as they learn more independence and grow up. At least that’s the goal. I think giving reminders to be safe is great as kids grow up and try new things. On the other hand, I don’t appreciate the people who constantly call cps on parents for being free range style or for kids experiencing some independence. People like that have made me more cautious too. Thanks for bringing this point up!

[@md071112]

I’m definitely a Kim, without a doubt! 😂😂 I’m nowhere close to being a mom but I can be a helicopter aunt and as a friend.

[@aqueen13]

Nothing wrong with being the type of helicopter parents you explained here... safety first! The real helicopter parents are so focused on their kids never failing that they give their kids all the answers. Failure helps us grow.

[@kaitlyng9520]

Omg I love this 😂 it’s hillarious

[@oceangrownkae]

And The EMMY goes To .... 💌 The Holderness’

[@tingandgang2069]

This is the biggest debate of the century! ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ You guys made it funny, entertaining, and I love watching you guys! (I tend to binge watch you guys a lot.)

[@stephenblackstone4619]

I'm 66 years old, we ate dirt, rolled in and were ABSOLUTELY CAKED WITH MUD, we were gone on our bikes from morning till night. I am sad that kids now D don't have the freedoms we did have. They can't have that freedom because of the days we live in now. It's horrible that to protect children, you almost have to DESTROY their childhood. My childhood was awesome, I wish children now could experience some of the freedom we had without their parent's fearing they might be abducted, or have some other horrible circumstance happen to them. Thank you, Penn and Kim, for handling this very charged, anxiety riddled happenings, with humor and gentleness, diffusing the power of the feelings.

[@sonjamarshall9119]

It’s good to be abit protective around children but it’s also good to be freestyle aswell so they can make there own mistakes. So on this one I can’t choose lol. I love watching ur videos cos they always make me laugh x

[@shandassmiles4802]

I'm just like Kim! 😂😂😂😂😂😂 😂

[@MomtoaFullHouse]

In our relationship, I am the free range parent and my husband is the helicopter parent (to be fair, he wants ME to helicopter). It's not to say that I don't worry about my kids when they are off doing things on their own, it's just that I realize the need for them to have that independence and their ability to make good choices. They also have cell phones. :) I don't know how parents were comfortable sending their kids off into the big wide world, back in the day, without a way of contacting them! LOL

[@sydyeah5917]

4:00 the dog😂🐶❤️🐶

[@samanthamcnichol5257]

I’m doing the best I can I’m doing the best I can

[@ocean.wxvess]

" *ALIENS* *IN* *PORTIGAL* "

[@rdgreeley]

It’s hard to pick a favorite video…BUT this is it. As a teacher, it’s impossible not to “playground monitor” at parks for me. My friend actually turned me away from the play set and said, “You’re not at school!” So hard to stop! Cute boots.

[@LR-rl7do]

I love you all so darn much!!!Thank you so very much for your music and your incredibly funny sweet shows and I truly hope and pray that you all and all you out there are blessed and happy always!!!!❤🌼🌈🦋⚘🏵🌺🌻🌹🥀🧚‍♂️💗👍❤

[@anaguerra638]

Love you guys! Your kids are great so clearly the different parenting styles you two share are working beautifully!

[@mickidee6714]

I'm with Kim on this one!! LOL And I'd love another neighborhood "heli-mom-ster" keeping an eye on my kids when I'm not around! (which never happens, because.....*propeller blades sound* ✈️

[@denverklick1115]

I can relate my wife wouldn't even let our oldest use glass plates until she was 16 lol and i let them know where the bandages are just in case they stick a finger in the light socket lol. All jokes aside she is a great mom.

[@johnyoung5820]

I love you, guys! My wife will come into my office and suggest that I should, perhaps, be grading papers (I'm a college professor) when she catches me watching your videos in lieu of, ya know, doing my job. I think it's the giggling that gives it away. In fact, she wandered in and caught me writing this, and yes, I'll get back to grading in just a moment, but she agreed with what I was going to say, so... did I mention I have ADD, too? Anyway... Kim, YOU'RE KILLING ME! The helicopter and lawn mower parents of Gen Z have made a generation of kids who are unable to think critically, problem-solve, and who mistake perceived effort as the criterion for success. I can't tell you how many students whine about their grades because, in their opinion, they "tried really hard." I even have kids who admit their parents helped them with their assignments, and these are college juniors! As a Gen Xer, I'm not saying our parents were perfect, but there's something to be said about the personal and intellectual competence gained through what we now call "free-range parenting," or just plain ol' normal parenting of yore. Kids learn and grow through experience and, yes, failure. Mamas, ya gotta let go of your babies, even if it means the occasional trip to the ER. P.S. Sorry for the lecture; it's what I do.

[@willowanderson2588]

My mom is like Kim at times like if my mom sees a kid doing something unsafe she will talk to them

[@Gvargas02]

My husband is a free range parent. When I leave the kids with my husband, they are like sheep without a shepherd lol

[@CrystalKStearns]

Kim I am with you on this one. I dont have kids myself but I am seen kids hurt after they were riding on their bikes. One of my friend's daughter was ran over by a truck when she was coming home late after doing her shift at McDonald's. She waited until the light changed and she had the right of way but the guy was only looking to see if he could do a right on red and not paying attention to her walking her bike in front of him. He gunned the engine and ran her over. She was in the hospital for months. Broke several bones in her body. Thankfully she is finally back so she can walk again but she has long term complications. She is very luck not to be dead. So you I am with you.

[@Alliefrownie]

This is too relatable!

[@monsterpanda367]

I love y’all so much!!!!! You brighten my day!!!

[@donnaj.2689]

Kim, you & I are A LOT alike❣ We helicopter, both have anxiety & get overwhelmed w/stress, both are Mom's, have great senses of humor, love our lounge pants, worry about & love our furbabies.....the list goes one, lol.

[@jkmakeupmaster1438]

my parents are neither, they're backpack parents, right there for you when you need the tools. but you can do whatever you want

[@edenouellette3833]

The background with the chickens really adds character 😂😂😂

[@stephiebella]

My husband and I always say that there is a reason kids have two parents.

[@traczebabe]

Kim is right! I was the same parent she is. My kids are grown, happy, well adjusted, good people. My husband was a Penn. 😊

[@IfyourlookingforasignTHISISIT]

THat bike scetch is MY MOM! Once it was the middle of the day, blistering hot, and I had to here reflectors.

[@lydiasmom]

Kim and I must share the same spirit animal-I have done everything she has done:P And I also realize I need to hover higher lol. But I believe in the old adage that it takes a village, and I'm doing my part!

[@tracyholmes9078]

I was a free range parent with my daugther, who's now 30, but I'm a helicopter parent with my son who's....24. My daughter has always been more outgoing and street smart! My son, is a totally different story. ROFL

[@eileenwelter90]

I swear this was a conversation between my husband and I... I am def a level 5 clinger helicopter mom.

[@eviegproductions4058]

Holderness family, I'm younger than Lola, and I can walk my dog ALL by MYSELF! And my mom dosent worie!

[@hannahmore9118]

I raised my kids out in the mountains on 10 acres, nearest neighbor was 2 miles away. Our mailbow was 5 miles away. Perfect situation to appear free range(go run around the property 3 times!), while actually being safe from traffic or bad guys. Also, as your kids grow the hovering should naturally lessen. It takes about 30 years!

[@handlingthehowards9543]

My husband and I only have one vehicle so while he's at work during the day if I have to run an errand I walk. Over the summer I walked 12 miles down to the courthouse and 12 miles back we were dealing with trying to evict people from our rental property. That being said I will say being a pedestrian can be very dangerous lots of people do not pay attention. But there's also those pedestrians that put themselves In Harm's Way by bolting in front of traffic and not using a crosswalk. If I walk at night I make sure to turn on my cell phone flashlight and shine it towards traffic so traffic knows that there's something there. My kids have walked with me quite a bit so I have made sure to teach them safety tips when walking.

[@davidsinclair47]

Penn: me. Letting our kids play freely Kim: my wife's yelling at other kids to be safe.

[@johnmadden9575]

Our 13 year old son went for his first walk by himself in our small town. His mother followed him in our car. Of course, he spotted her and the gig was up. So much for letting go!

[@DukGood]

7:21 You can't hold it back anymooooooore!

[@gypsybelle4757]

Y’all are a great team! And no Portuguese aliens 👽 will ever harass your kids. 😉👍

[@mrm9678]

I got an ad you were in right before watching this lol

[@donnahampton3632]

I read a book for parents of teenagers. It says parents are the LAW, and grandparents are the GRACE. That's a fun part of becoming grandparents. I thought about all our parents, and they didn't make the switch to GRACE. Our kids are surrounded by LAW everywhere they go!

[@Cbbartelt]

There are Soo many kids who are missing and murdered from their front yard, walking behind their parents at a mall, completing a paper route and more. If being a helicopter Mom means my kids not being kidnapped and murdered & taking years to find out what happened I’m fine with that. Adam Walsh was kidnapped & murdered from Sears in 1981, his body was never found, the case wasn’t closed until 2008 & it’s why John Walsh has spent his life making shows like Americas Most Wanted & the Hunt. The Sex Offenders Registry exists bc a Mom fought for it after her daughter (Megan) was abducted by a registered sex offender. And that was a change from the Jacob Wetterling Act, which was from Jacob Wetterlings parents pushing for legislation after their son being abducted off his paper route, they didn’t find his killer for over 20 years & they had to give him a plea for a lighter sentence otherwise he wouldn’t have told them where his body was buried. My point is that the laws we have now are so often bc someone else lost their child to and abduction, I’m going to do everything I can to not have that happen to my children too.

[@elizabethhunter1412]

Hunt, Gather, Parent is my favorite parenting book that seems to find a happy medium between helicopter and free range parenting: the invisible safety net.

[@emerald2700]

"If we had better insurance then would you be okay with letting them get run over?" Lol I also stop at stop signs and slow down going down hills on my bike

[@eileenwelter90]

Aliens in Portugal is going to be my new excuse to why I skip my chores at home.

[@tammymcc327]

Not sure if you will see this, since this video is over two years old, But we had a thing with our kids of teaching them stranger danger. Making sure they understood that if a stranger approaches them, and tries to take them, to defend themselves and to scream loudly drawing attention. Now the story of what happened, when my Daughter was 4, (she is now 31). We were at a Chuckie Cheese, having pizza and they have games and such to play, like a ball pit. She wanted to go in, so I let her, mind you I was a few tables away and could see her in the pit. She was playing, having a ball, throwing balls and jumping around. The next thing I see is someone had a hold of her and was trying to remove her from the ball pit! My Daughter in all of her strength she could muster for a 4 year old, Grabbed his ears and was attempting to pull them off! She had a death grip on them! I hurried over to get her from this guy, who, come to find out was an employee of Chuckie Cheese! He (17 yrs old) was trying to remove her because she was throwing the balls and it was not allowed I guess, ( funny because it is a ball pit with kids in it ) and I guess it is not allowed. When she finally let go of his ears they were red and looked sore from what she did to him to protect herself. I think he will think twice about touching children that is not his own!

[@sarahfox5379]

If my kid was doing something bad (like hitting other kids with a ball in the head!) or doing something unsafe that I didn't catch - I would appreciate another mom stepping in to correct them! We grow as a community and we should be watching out for each other!

[@PhilsFamily]

Hehehe. much like everything it takes a balance, and I love that the two of you can find that balance. Oof! I told off a little boy at a store once. kiddo and i were together and I looked over and saw him dragging his sister by the arm down an Aisle. Dad mode kicked in and I started doing what Kim did. "Stop dragging your sister like that! Where's your mother? I bet you wouldn't like someone doing that to you, would you?! No I didn't think so. Now go tell your mother what you did!" my kiddo was a bit mortified lol.

[@wencireone]

Kim your a great mother, that's what moms do 👍

[@szweetsztuff]

“Aliens in Portugal” -Penn, 2019

[@AngrySpongeCraft]

I’m not a mom, but I’m the eldest of all my cousins and I admit I tend to be kinda helicopter-like around them- But really, you need to be a mix of both ya know? You need to give your kids room to grow and explore and become independent, but at the same you do want them to understand risks and dangers, so that they’re safe. Finding that fine line is hard, but you guys are doing the best you can in raising your kids! Keep up the great work you guys!!

[@annem8152]

when my son was 12, he came to me (not for the first time) and asked to walk to the store alone. I thought for a minute...then said yes. He was astounded. I kid you not-- I prayed the entire time he was gone because I was so scared he would be abducted. The store is about 6 blocks away.

[@MeganDinerman]

I am absolutely a helicopter parent. I also totally agree with Kim on the locking all the doors and windows thing because when I was 10, my best friend was strangled to death in her home by someone who broke in. My poor husband is very understanding of my need to keep all the doors and windows locked all the time. Lock the house up tight as a drum every night, Penn!

[@laurenn4847]

You guys are funny, awesome, and amazing. Love you guys.

[@shelleyroper588]

I am Kim! Helicopter momma here!!!!! Allllllllllllllllll the way!🤣😂🙋‍♀️🙋‍♀️🙋‍♀️🙋‍♀️🙋‍♀️🙋‍♀️🙋‍♀️

[@stephanielu7694]

I'm like Penn. I'm a total free range parent with my kids. My husband freaks out if they walk more than 5 steps in front of us at the grocery store. We are total opposites and our confused kids are stuck in the middle of it 😂

[@MkatSims]

My parents are definitely more free-range. I've been walking home from school alone since I was seven (granted, the school is close to my house and in a residential area), I bike to friend's houses all the time, go on really long walks by myself, etc. It's funny because I'm close to Lola's age. I have friends who have helicopter parents, but I also have friends who have parents who are way more free-range than mine.

[@justgopherit3454]

I think it's a dad vs mom thing, cause I know Kim would drive me nuts on this one, lol. But it's awesome how you guys work through these things.

[@monkeyingaround7517]

Kim is incredibly helicopter parenty I wouldn't be able to handle a mom like that!!

[@GaryRoseCO]

My Mom was sort of a helicopter parent before that term was invented and I grew up in the late 70's and 80's. To this day, my 83 yr old Mom will say that neither I nor my brother ended up abducted, die or maimed; so it was worth it. My brother stil had a few injuries, one I "helped" him get when I shut a windowed door, while he was chasing me, right before he accidently punched the glass, almost severing an artery in his wrist.

[@mplwy]

Hey, if parents aren't around or not caring, village raise those kids!

[@thepioneerhomestead]

Keep helicoptering mama!!!💗💗💗

[@amandahowell3853]

Kim if there are kids around when I'm out and about I whach all kids there have been times iv been at a doctor or store and someone else's baby trip and fall and I sall it and cought and stoped them from falling and hurting themself befor there parents eaven notest

[@perryh.5306]

My mom is a helicopter mom and I love it! She has even gotten my Sister to do it!

[@coribronicel4160]

I so agree with Kim on being helicopter-y! It’s better to err on the side of caution and keep kids extra safe. I would hate to think for a second that a child could have a terrible, life-altering experience when the parents weren’t watching them.

[@bluubreezes]

Um... Penn was in the add for this video! Lol

[@lorrainemotter1903]

When my kids were growing up, and they had friends over, I let the friends know. My yard, my rules. You misbehave, you will be sent home. Only two times I had to go to the parents and talk to them. One the child stole from my son, the second threatened my son. The second one really knew how to play his parents, but I told his mother what he said, and I told her he was no longer allowed in our yard or to play with my son anywhere. I don't play.

[@kimrothe]

I'm with you Kim, my kids are 20 and almost 22 (still live at home when they are not at college) and I still helicopter parent over them LOL My oldest is 25 and lives on the east coast, so I don't helicopter her, but the two at home still get it. Although I am getting better at letting them do their own things, I still like for them to let me know where they are going, who they are with, and when they will be home. No matter how old your kids are, you still worry about them.

[@ilovemydogjada3534]

I am with you Kim!! But probably not that protective!😂 PC and Lola are lucky to have you!!!☺️

[@harrietpeabody2118]

Thank you 😊

[@jenniferkettnich9209]

I have to say that I was on my hubby all the time to lock doors and windows. It didn't really stick well until we we're robbed in December last year. A man came through the back door, which my husband forgot to lock. This guy stole my purse and my hubsand's bows. The fact that my daughter and I were home sleeping at the time really hit him hard. He makes sure all doors are locked from now on.