With the new world of technology, helicopter parenting is easier for parents of developing teens. In some cases parents take the situation to extremes and children become very protected and depressed. Aubrey Ireland is one of many young adults with helicopter parents. She was in her senior year of college and her parents constantly drove over 600 miles to "surprise" her. They also had tracking devices on all her electronic devices and made her keep Skype open while she slept so they could make sure she was okay while she slept. (“Helicopter parenting has gone too far.”) When parenting has reached the limit as in Aubrey's case, there is no going back for the parent. These parents don't mean to harm their children, but over time that doesn't help them at all. The swinging must stop! The act of looming over one's children is revealing many complications in young adults: shielding them from reality, weakening the future of our society, and causing teenage depression. But what is a helicopter parent? “The hyperinvolvement of today’s “helicopter parents,” a term coined by college administrators to refer to those who loom over their young adult children and impede their maturation.” (Magruder 4) The term helicopter parent is frowned upon, especially among college professors. No parent wants to be called a helicopter parent, but there are some out there and the term is not used as a compliment. . Most people refer to the parenting style as “hovering” or exuding control over their children. (Oglesby sec. 8) Helicopter parents believe this world is too competitive; furthermore, as a parent, he feels he must do something for his child. Helicopter parents shield their children from reality. They are taking away t...... middle of paper...... 10:48+. Network. March 28, 2014.Magruder, Janie. “‘Helicopter parents’ could prepare college kids for a crash landing.” Arizona Republic (Phoenix, AZ) Oct. 12, 2005: NP Web. April 3, 2014. O'Laughlin, Carolyn. “Give kids a chance to solve their own problems.” The Washington Post 22 Dec. 2013: n. page Opposing points of view in context. Network. March 17, 2014.Oglesby, Amanda. “Parenting in the age of competition.” Asbury Park Press 2013 October 05: 1. Web. March 17, 2014. Paul, Pamela. “Cyberparenting and the Risk of TMI” New York Times 2013 May 05: ST.8. Network. 28 March 2014. Paolo, Pamela. “The Permanent Parent Trap.” Psychology Today September: 40+. Network. March 28, 2014. Schiffrin, Holly H. and Miriam Liss. “Take a break, Mom.” Corriere-Giornale 2013 12 May: H.3. Network. March 17, 2014.Pamela Paul is a primary source because she learned the hard way and witnessed Helicopter Parenting.