Cathy Classics by Cathy Guisewite for March 07, 2021
March 06, 2021
March 08, 2021
Transcript:
Mom: Etc. For years I hovered over my daughter, orchestrating every moment of her life. Then I learned that hovering robs children of decision-making skills and the wisdom that can only come from making one's own mistakes. Now I no longer hover. Cathy out of frame: MOM! Mom: Now I merely open my arms and leap right down into the deep end with her!! Once I was a "helicopter parent". Now I'm an "inner tube parent".
vaughnrl2003 Premium Member over 3 years ago
Life giver to life preserver in snap. Mothers are complicated because kids have complications.
summerdog over 3 years ago
She’s still a “she’s nuts” parent.
rgcviper over 3 years ago
Looks like Cathy’s mom is her rock. Nice. Family ties go a long way.
HI, MOM. Happy Sunday, Clan.
hendelca Premium Member over 3 years ago
I believe ‘inner tube’ parenting results in far better adjusted children than ‘helicopter’ parenting.
I hope everyone is having a sunny Sunday.
lindz.coop Premium Member over 3 years ago
If “inner tube parenting” means waiting until they come to you, I’m all for it.