Helicopter parents are a relatively new phenomenon

… imho kids left to their own devices can get into trouble and require real parental discipline but for the most part will learn many valuable lessons including the occasional asswhooopin for boys when they cross social lines (not necessarily a bad thing imo). 

I watch our current political leaders dialogue and often tell my wife “ there is a lil worm that’s never been punched in the face at recess in his entire life”… I think a lot of those little lord fontleroys were deprived of valuable lessons in their lil Oxford shoes, pressed shirts and ivory towers… but wtf do I know🤷🏽‍♂️