今日短語
表達 “a helicopter parent” 的字面意思是 “一個直升機傢長”，它實際用來指 “一位非常關註孩子各方面發展，過分保護他們或過度幹涉他們生活的傢長”。這個表達用可以相對長時間低空盤旋的直升機來比喻這類傢長無時無刻不在監視孩子生活中的點點滴滴，大小事情都要插手。
例句
My neighbour is a primary school teacher. He loves working with the kids, but often complains about their helicopter parents.
我的鄰居是一名小學教師。他熱愛教授孩子們，但經常抱怨他們的 “直升機傢長”。
So many young people arrive at university not able to look after themselves. I blame their helicopter parents!
有許多年輕人剛上大學時不能照顧自己。我認為這應該怪過度寵愛他們的 “直升機父母”！
My husband and I are trying so hard not to become helicopter parents. We want our son to learn from his mistakes and grow into an independent young man.
我丈夫和我一直在努力不讓自己成為 “直升機父母”。我們希望兒子能從錯誤中吸取教訓，成為一個獨立自主的年輕人。
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