tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5477840537235153099.post4918705737283328928..comments2023-05-22T08:31:54.401-07:00Comments on a messy life: Am I a helicopter parent?Ruthhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11144034911402180382noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5477840537235153099.post-64406863024003675342009-12-12T20:07:43.698-08:002009-12-12T20:07:43.698-08:00I've never heard of helicopter parents, but it...I've never heard of helicopter parents, but it sounds like homeschooling is working great for you all! :-)gary & kimberhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08110832188173407517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5477840537235153099.post-57820823740722051492009-11-22T18:29:14.634-08:002009-11-22T18:29:14.634-08:00To answer your first question: Definitely not! Spe...To answer your first question: Definitely not! Spending a lot of time with your children does not equate to being a helicopter parent. It's more about whether or not children have space to try things on their own, and maybe even fail and learn from their mistakes in the process. <br /><br />You're doing a wonderful job as a mom and teacher! :)<br /><br />As for the last question, yes, Esther's new words are amazing! Just like Aurelia using the potty her very first try last night was amazing...in a way only a mom can appreciate...lol.<br /><br />~Megan (who is having trouble signing into Google)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com