A look at the boundary between care and overprotection
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A look at the boundary between care and overprotection
Vanessa L. Ochs examines parental overprotection as a response to an unpredictable world, tracing its underlying roots while addressing the difficult judgments involved in keeping children safe. The book centers on the distinction between appropriate protection and habits of overprotection, presenting practical guidance for parents trying to navigate that boundary. Framed as a parenting study, it addresses safety concerns alongside the broader question of how fear can shape everyday decisions about children’s independence and care.
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