8 Signs That You’re Definitely a Lawnmower Parent

Raise your hand if you're calling the school to ask they be put in an Honors class rather than regular because it'll "boost their confidence," or you're assuring their karate instructor that yes, they actually do deserve their next belt despite not meeting the requirements for it. Although you're not "mowing down" potential struggles and adversities for your kids in these cases, for the sake of boosting their self-esteem and confidence, you could actually be setting them up for failures in situations they're ill-equipped for.