顾问性家长Ineffective Parenting Styles: Helicopter Parents—They hover over and then rescue their children whenever trouble arises. They’re always pulling their children out of jams. Turbo-Attack Helicopter Model— These parents, in their zeal to protect their young, swoop down like jetpowered AH-64 Apache attack helicopters on any person or agency they see as a threat to their child’s impeccable credentials. Drill Sergeant Parents—They feel that the more they bark and the more they control, the better their kids will be in the long run. Effective Parenting Style: Consultant Parents—They ask their children questions and offer choices. Instead of telling their children what to do, they put the burden of decision making on their kids’ shoulders.