Comments on: Are You a Digital Helicopter Parent? | New Rules of Engagement https://emptynestblessed.com/2023/05/08/digital-helicopter-parent/ A Lifestyle Blog for Empty Nesters by Suzy Mighell Thu, 11 May 2023 13:24:30 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.5.5 By: EmptyNestBlessed https://emptynestblessed.com/2023/05/08/digital-helicopter-parent/#comment-9552 Thu, 11 May 2023 13:24:30 +0000 https://emptynestblessed.com/?p=39086#comment-9552 In reply to Betsie Z.

Betsie,

Wise words! Every family dynamic IS different, and humility, honor, and respect for others are key! Thanks for sharing your thoughts, Betsie, and for taking the time to leave a comment!

xoxo
Suzy

]]> By: Betsie Z https://emptynestblessed.com/2023/05/08/digital-helicopter-parent/#comment-9551 Wed, 10 May 2023 13:06:51 +0000 https://emptynestblessed.com/?p=39086#comment-9551 This was an excellent post! Obviously, every family dynamic is different and personal, based on a long history together, but the helpful guidelines here and thought provoking statements are so helpful for anyone who has not thought about this issue. I believe the key is humility in all our relationships. This is a complicated world, but love covers a multitude of sins! Thanks for your work on this with Pamela.

]]> By: EmptyNestBlessed https://emptynestblessed.com/2023/05/08/digital-helicopter-parent/#comment-9550 Tue, 09 May 2023 16:21:03 +0000 https://emptynestblessed.com/?p=39086#comment-9550 In reply to nylse.

Nylse,

You’re a great mom and I love it when you leave me comments! I especially admire the way you’re so intentional about what you are doing and why. Your kids are so blessed to have you as their mom, Nylse!

Happy Mother’s Day, sweet mama!

xoxo
Suzy

]]> By: nylse https://emptynestblessed.com/2023/05/08/digital-helicopter-parent/#comment-9549 Tue, 09 May 2023 12:52:11 +0000 https://emptynestblessed.com/?p=39086#comment-9549 I’m not a digital helicopter parent, but I could have been. Then I realized it’s about respect and boundaries and recognizing that they are adults. I follow from a distance and there’ve been instances where I’ve simply unfollowed.
I don’t know that I was intentional in creating the relationship I have now with my adult children but I knew it was something I wanted. I don’t have the type of relationship with my parents that my children have with me, so I really didn’t know where to start. I knew it came down to respect, asking for forgiveness, and being willing to listen without offering advice.
I’m Caribbean and everything is children should be seen and not heard. I didn’t like it for me as a child and never wanted it for my children. I realized very early on there was so much I could learn from my children if I was willing to listen. A certain level of humility was required.

What we have today, I wouldn’t trade for anything. It’s something that makes me quite happy in this chaotic world.

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