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Definition of overparenting

overparenting

/ˌoʊ.vɚˈper.ən.tɪŋ/
o · ver · par · ent · ing
Past Simple:overparented
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Past Participle:overparented
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Present Participle:overparenting
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overparenting Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

The practice of being excessively involved in, protective of, or controlling over a child's life, often hindering their independence and resilience.

Example

"Psychologists warn that overparenting can prevent young adults from developing effective problem-solving skills."

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• verb

1

To supervise, protect, or manage a child's life to an excessive degree (present participle of overparent).

Example

"Without realizing it, they were overparenting their teenage son by intervening in every minor disagreement he had at school."

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• Rhymes for overparenting

• Nearby Words

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Overparenting. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/overparenting
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