The term “helicopter parent” was coined in 1990 by Jim Fay, a parenting and educational consultant, Foster W. Cline, MD, a psychiatrist, in his book Parenting with Love and Logic: Teaching Children Responsibility.
Bulldozer parenting, also known as snowplow parenting, is an increasingly observed phenomenon in modern parenting practices. It involves parents who go to great lengths to remove any obstacles or challenges that could cause their children distress or failure. This parenting style, while often well-intentioned, has significant implications for the development of children’s resilience, independence, and problem-solving skills.

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