Though we hear about it more and more, the concept of helicopter parenting is not a new one. A Frontiers in Psychology report indicates that helicopter parenting was first used in 1990 as a metaphorical reference to how parents may closely monitor and excessively intervene in their children’s lives. Helicopter parents are known to swoop in to protect their kids from disappointment and painful experiences. Think of it like helicopters hovering overhead, ready to provide rescue and support. But the question back then, and still today is, what is the harm or problems with helicopter parenting?