Apparently, the sports parenting craziness has spawned a new term…. lawnmower parent.
This article by Brian Greeson at the Gaston Gazette describes the label and what it’s implications are for kids and parents….Click on the image to read.
If you find yourself tempted to be one of those parents who smooths the path in front of your child at every turn, I think you’ll find one of these two books very helpful, depending on your child’s age.