Overparent

Pronunciation: /ˈoʊvɝˈpɛɹənt/

Overparent (verb)

  1. to be too involved in a child's life, controlling their actions and decisions.

Examples

  • Some parents tend to overparent their children, limiting their independence.
  • It's important not to overparent, allowing kids to learn from mistakes.

Common collocations: overparent a child, tend to overparent, avoid overparenting

Synonyms of Overparent

Neutral

Informal

Antonyms of Overparent

  • when discussing lack of parental involvement