smotheringparent
nounUK /ˈsmʌðərɪŋ ˈpeərənt/
US /ˈsmʌðərɪŋ ˈperənt/
A parent who protects and controls their child so much that the child has no room to grow.
The smotheringparent called the school five times a day to check on her son.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. A caregiver whose constant attention leaves a child feeling trapped.
As a smotheringparent, he never let his daughter play outside alone.
3. Someone who does everything for a child instead of letting them learn on their own.
Her smotheringparent finished every homework project for her.
4. A parent whose worry turns into tight supervision of every move.
The smotheringparent tracked her teenager's phone at all hours.