Helicopter parenting is a caregiving style that is characterized by paying close attention to your child. The parent tends to get involved in almost everything the child does, be it school or normal life. Both success and failures can be attached to the parent. Lots of research on this topic has already been done, and some are in the process. This section will focus on the available studies to explore the concepts of helicopter parenting or hovering. Besides the general information, the section will discuss the merits and demerits of the parenting style, its effects on the children and suggest the best alternatives to the style.