Overprotected and overdirected, American children are wilting under the weight of well-meaning parents. In the pursuit of keeping them safe and creating an impressive resumé of extracurricular activities to wow admissions boards, over-parenting smothers children across socioeconomic classes. This thoughtful film follows education professionals and reformed helicopter parents who seek and offer solutions for developing more confident, independent young people while restoring some joy and freedom to childhood.
- Runtime80 minutes
- CountryUnited States
- DirectorMargaret Munzer Loeb and Eden Wurmfeld
- ProducerLisa Eisenpresser and Eden Wurmfeld
Overprotected and overdirected, American children are wilting under the weight of well-meaning parents. In the pursuit of keeping them safe and creating an impressive resumé of extracurricular activities to wow admissions boards, over-parenting smothers children across socioeconomic classes. This thoughtful film follows education professionals and reformed helicopter parents who seek and offer solutions for developing more confident, independent young people while restoring some joy and freedom to childhood.
- Runtime80 minutes
- CountryUnited States
- DirectorMargaret Munzer Loeb and Eden Wurmfeld
- ProducerLisa Eisenpresser and Eden Wurmfeld