Helicopter parenting means micromanaging by tightly monitoring and controlling every aspect of their child's life, including social contacts and academic work. Instead of allowing their children try to solve difficulties on their own, they frequently intervene to help them. There is limited room for individual choice because this control also includes making decisions on the child's behalf. Constant supervision might foster an atmosphere where kids feel under pressure to live up to high standards and aren't given the chance to practice problem-solving techniques.