Views on Overprotective Parenting

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Overprotective Parenting
One of the dynamics of interest in the media has been the interaction between parent and their children in contemporary society. Two articles that seek to qualify the relationship between mothers and their children are Karen Fancher’s “The Rise of the Lawnmower Parents” and Priyank Sharma-Sidhar’s “Being an Elephant Mom in the Time of Tiger Mother.” While the two articles share similarities in their theme and use of evidence, they offer different perspectives on the impact of overprotective parenting, reflecting the authors' different backgrounds and experiences.
Notably, the two articles are similar in regard to the overall theme of the article. The two articles examine the relationship between mothers and their children, with a specific interest in the tendency of parents to overprotect their children. Karen Fancher's article describes the phenomenon of "lawnmower parents," who remove obstacles from their children's paths and overprotect them from any potential difficulties even in instances where such protection may be unnecessary. To this end, she seeks to provide more information about ‘lawnmower parents’ and how their intervention may end up being problematic for the eventual well-being of the child. Equally, Priyanka’s article describes the concept of an “elephant mom,” who is also overprotective of their children and seeks to meet the needs of their children before the child can grow up and gain the ability to care for themselves. In such a way, both articles share a common theme of examining the impact of overprotection on the relationship between mothers and their children.
In addition, the two articles are similar in terms of the use of evidence to support their view on overprotective parenting. Priyanka draws on her personal experiences as an Indian-American, sharing the story of her upbringing in India. She also cites books, TED talks, and information from psychologists to support her argument that it is natural for parents to want to protect their children and the resulting benefits of overprotection. Fancher also uses evidence to support her argument. To this end, she draws on her experiences as a faculty member who has observed parenting practices in her students and their families. The personal experience shapes her perspective on the dangers of overprotective parenting. Thus, both articles use evidence to advance their arguments on the topi...