One story I heard was about a helicopter parent who followed their college - aged kid to campus on the first day. They actually tried to sit in on the orientation session for new students, much to the embarrassment of their child. The college staff had to gently ask the parent to leave as it was only for students.
One horror story is when a helicopter parent followed their college - aged child to campus and tried to attend classes with them, thinking they could help with note - taking. Another is a parent who constantly called their child's boss at their part - time job to complain about the work hours, which embarrassed the child and almost got them fired. And there was a case where a helicopter parent barged into their teen's school dance to make sure they were dancing 'appropriately' which was extremely mortifying for the teen.
One really extreme story is a helicopter parent who moved to a different city just to be near their child's university. They would show up at the child's dorm at all hours, uninvited. Another is a parent who hired a private investigator to follow their teen when they went out with friends. And there was a case where a parent actually fought with a teacher in front of the whole class because they thought the teacher was being too hard on their child.
One time, a helicopter parent followed their college - aged kid to campus on the first day. They actually tried to sit in on the class orientation, insisting they needed to make sure their child knew all the details. The poor kid was so embarrassed.
Sure. In that campus story, the helicopter parent was clearly over - involved. They likely had separation anxiety from their child going to college. College is supposed to be a time for students to become independent, but this parent was hindering that process. Their presence at the orientation not only embarrassed their child but also disrupted the normal flow of the event for other students. It shows how some parents find it hard to let go and trust that their kids can handle new situations on their own.
One funny foster parent story is when a foster parent tried to teach a young boy how to cook. The boy accidentally put salt instead of sugar in the cake batter. When they baked it and tasted it, their faces were hilarious. The foster parent just laughed it off and they had a great time remaking the cake together.
Another story is about a parent who would pack their college - bound child's suitcase for every weekend visit home. They would include things like specific snacks, a particular brand of toothpaste, and even a set of pajamas that the child hadn't worn in years. The child was trying to be independent but the parent just couldn't let go. It was both funny and a bit sad to see how the parent's over - protectiveness was so out of hand.
One time my parents decided to redecorate my room while I was at a sleepover. When I came back, they had painted it bright purple. I hated purple! It was like a horror to see my once - cozy blue room turned into this eye - sore. And they were so proud of it.
Well, one story I heard was when a first - time dad tried to change the baby's diaper. He got everything out but then the baby peed all over him right at that moment. He was so shocked and his wife couldn't stop laughing.
Sure. Once my friend's parents were trying to set up a new TV. They got all the wires mixed up and ended up with the remote controlling the ceiling fan instead. It was hilarious as they were so confused and kept pressing buttons, making the fan go crazy while the TV remained blank.