Last Updated on April 2, 2021
4. Your kids might notice your anxiety
Being a control freak isn’t something natural. People who behave like this are often pretty anxious, and the thought of losing control scares them as they fear something bad might happen. But young children can be quite perceptive, and even if you never mention your anxiety, they might pick up on it. As a nervous parent, you are more prone to raise a nervous child. If you have anxiety, then maybe it’s time to work it out from a parenting perspective. Don’t let your anxiety compromise your ability to have a healthy relationship with your child. More importantly, don’t let those feelings pass on to your kids.
5. Your kid will be afraid of failure
Monitoring your child’s every move can create an irrational fear of failure, which can be quite complicated to handle as they grow up. As a parent, it’s your job to let your kids know that human beings make mistakes and that it’s ok. They should learn how to deal with failure instead of holding it over their heads. And give them space to make those mistakes. This will allow them to learn and grow, and they will feel like they can rely on you to help them out whenever anything goes wrong.
6. Your child might develop mental health problems
Fortunately, people in our society are increasingly more aware of the importance of mental health. But there are still some aspects that are overlooked. In 2013, the Journal of Social and Clinical Psychology published a study that revealed that children who have “helicopter parents” cannot develop proper coping mechanisms. Consequently, they are more likely to suffer from mental health issues like anxiety, stress, and even depression.
7. Let it go
As you can see, being an intrusive parent can have serious consequences for your children and even shape their future and who they become as adults. Give your child the freedom to be themselves, to make mistakes, and to learn from them. What you can do as a parent is to support and pick them up whenever they need you. They might be your child, but they are their own person.