Erica Komisar: Helicopter Parenting Is Bad for Your Kids’ Mental Health

Psychoanalyst Erica Komisar breaks down the unintended consequences of “helicopter parenting” and the stress it places on children and young adults. Erica explains how parents, in an attempt to guide their children toward success, often end up stifling their independence and fueling anxiety. There’s a crucial difference between overwhelming kids with intrusive involvement and being a healthy, present parent— allowing kids the space to explore, take risks, and learn from their failures. Erica addresses how parental pressure and expectations have contributed to record levels of stress and self-medication, and encourages parents to instead prioritize balance and psychological resilience over perfect grades and resumes. Check out the full episode this clip was featured in here: https://youtu.be/6vc4P6hiW88 Subscribe and ring the notification bell so you don’t miss a single video! Follow Dad Saves America on Substack: https://dadsavesamerica.substack.com/ Subscribe to the podcast: https://dadsavesamerica.substack.com/podcast Make a tax-deductible donation to Dad Saves America: https://secure.anedot.com/emergent-order-foundation/dad-website? Visit Erica’s website: https://www.ericakomisar.com/ Purchase a copy of Erica’s book, “Chicken Little the Sky Isn't Falling”: https://www.amazon.com/Chicken-Little-Sky-Isnt-Falling/dp/0757324002/ref=sr_1_2?crid=1S5UU4KCJMM62&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.aPYBQ-zCDgEDxNAhMqoXT0TzMerglVQ0kmmnirchy9BTSwIuTy8gH3R-bouaEjFgdnbuGH7nHBcFtuJKpZ_D017e8AFE21GGrr51s02X0QjP7481GmRlVzUiMizCoUq5rcVtEW8N__HhXqa_84Ty0yTdx35fI3MklpTZT8qwwHpIoA9SIOC-CkMrlqfuWVTkHa4LDJff26_cWSTwHaismg.4z9MC3xuxykYIKXQsbOdnCzPITCKbnj19qX8EZK64fs&dib_tag=se&keywords=erica+komisar&qid=1708644561&sprefix=erica+komisar%2Caps%2C103&sr=8-2 _____________________________________ Our Website: https://www.dadsavesamerica.com _____________________________________ Dad Saves America explores the philosophies and practical steps we need to raise capable, curious, independent adults ready to thrive in a virtuous free society... and want to keep it that way. We’ve had many experts in the studio, including Jonathan Haidt, Dr. Drew Pinsky, Troy Kotsur, John Mackey, Ben Askren, and Adam Carolla. #childdevelopment #mentalhealth #anxiety