#29: Tiger Parents

All parents want their children to lead happy, healthy lives and be successful. Some parents want that so badly for their children that they can’t help but be controlling. A lot of people call overbearing parents “helicopter” or “tiger” parents because they’re always hovering and setting strict standards. While some people agree with this type of strict parenting style, others disagree.

Some people think that parents pressuring their kids to be super successful can cause more harm than good. Some kids can feel intense stress, anxiety, and even depression because of the pressure their parents put on them to succeed academically. Every situation is different, so it’s hard to say whether or not this is true across the board. The one thing that’s for sure is that these parents have only the best intentions for their kids.