Helicopter grandparents, much like helicopter parents, struggle to step back when their children are making their own choices – but there are healthier ways to navigate this relationship
Criticism is a common feature of ‘helicopter’ grandparenting. Photo: Picture posed/Getty
You’ve probably heard of the term helicopter parenting – but what about a helicopter grandparent?
“A helicopter grandparent is someone who’s really involved and might struggle to step back in terms of parenting duties,” says psychotherapist Amy Bojanowski-Bubb, BACP (British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy) member. “They might offer frequent advice and override their children’s parenting decisions.