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Definition lawnmower parent in British English

lawnmower parent noun

noun
1

a parent who clears all obstacles from their child's path, so that they never have to deal with any problems by themselves

Example

Instead of hovering, lawnmower parents clear a path for their child before they even take a step, pre-empting possible problems and mowing down obstacles in their child's way.

Definition lawnmower parent in British English