Last week, we heard about “lawnmower parents.” You know, the parents that mow down any and every obstacle in their kids’ path.
Well, here are FIVE more types of parents you may or may not be, or know someone who is. We guarantee someone will pop in your head as you read these.
Tiger Parent – This parent has super high expectations for their kids, and will ALWAYS prioritize things like studying and extracurricular activities that look good on college applications over leisure time.
Elephant Parent – The total opposite of the Tiger Parent. This parent tries to never yell, nor raise their voice at their kid. They want to encourage their offspring, no matter what. There’s another version of this type of parent, called a “Jellyfish Parent,” and it’s even more extreme.
Dolphin Parent – This parent is an in between of the Tiger Parent and the Elephant Parent. The Dolphin Parent still has high expectations for their kids, but acknowledge that a little downtime is OK, too.
Free-Range Parent – This parent is an advocate for independence and self-reliance. They’ll allow their kid to walk to school alone, or hit up the park without adult supervision. (Basically, it’s what parenting in the 80’s was like)
Attachment Parent – This parent is all about nurturing their kids and building trust. This is the parent that lives for co-sleeping and jumps in to comfort their child the second they start to cry.
