It's a tough time of year for parents, as kids are coming home from school disappointed that they didn't make the school spring sports team that they tried-out for. It's hard to have that right thing to say, especially when you are coming home from a long day of work with your own troubles. Perspective on both sides of the ball help in this situation.
We may joke about how annoying helicopter parents are but in reality, this style of parenting is causing very serious psychological and social skills damage.