It's critical to keep in mind that overbearing parents, like any parents, have the best of intentions. Even if it means blocking their route or shielding them from the possibly harmful truths of the outside world, parents want what's best for their children.

This propensity to hide, protect and control can take many different forms. Just a few instances of overly protective parenting are shown below:

-An overly careful parent 

A toddler that is only beginning to walk is shaky. Observing your infant shuffle on a tiled floor can make you uneasy as you prepare for possible slips and accidents.

It's natural for you to want to intervene and help. However, preventing your child from practicing this basic movement repeatedly can limit their progress. Additionally, it may make your child increasingly anxious about their developing skills – or lack thereof. It goes beyond just walking.

This type of overprotective parenting might manifest itself repeatedly as your kids ask to learn how to use scissors or climbs higher than ever on the playground.

By intervening to "protect" them from these beneficial risks, we may discourage them against the difficulties and develop self-assurance and self-awareness.

-The parent who makes excuses

Another illustration of an overprotective inclination is asking for a retake of a test and finding reasons why a child performed poorly on it. The impulse to give the child another chance is encouraging and maintaining harmful habits rather than permitting the kid to learn from failure.

You can find yourself protecting your kid from critics like friends, relatives, or strangers. They might feel uncomfortable or even afraid of the prospect of failing or making mistakes. You are constantly prepared with an explanation since you may feel as though your parenting faults are reflected in their mistakes.

-The parent who makes decisions

Children should be encouraged to experiment and attempt new things. You might be dubious, if not outright disappointed if your athletic kid decides to skip soccer this year and apply for the school play.

You might worry that your child won't succeed in this effort or that they'll miss the chance to excel in a field in which they currently shine.

  You might want them to hang out with the "correct" people. By watching your child succeed and fit in, you may feel your accomplishments legitimize you and give you a sense of joy.

Overprotectiveness thus becomes a hurdle between your kid and his holistic development that goes through the different stages of trial-and-error.