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Helicopter parents—parents characterized by incessant, noisy hovering around their children regardless of the kid’s age—may be in the process of a rude awakening. Looks like the helicopter trend is receiving backlash. Says Time:

The insurgency goes by many names—slow parenting, simplicity parenting, free-range parenting—but the message is the same: Less is more; hovering is dangerous; failure is fruitful. You really want your children to succeed? Learn when to leave them alone. When you lighten up, they’ll fly higher. We’re often the ones who hold them down.

To be fair, who can blame a parent for ensuring their progeny’s safety, emotional and physical well-being? Even beyond well-being, who can blame a parent for trying to give their child the best chances for future success? No one in their right mind, that’s who. The article examines the evolution of the helicopter parent, potentional causes for the impending turn around (the economic crisis, for one!), and finding a balance between “keep them safe” and “kids will be kids.”

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