Is the Helicopter Parent the New Tiger Mom?
Is the Helicopter Parent the New Tiger Mom?
Emily Paratore ’26, Psychology major
Bridget Lillis ’26, Psychology major
Catherine Morrissey ’26, Psychology major
Taylor Rogers ’24, Psychology and English major
Faculty Mentor: Dr. Smaranda Lawrie, Psychology
Poster Presentation: Wednesday, April 24, 1:30 – 3 p.m.
Our study, Is the Helicopter Parent the New Tiger Mom?, was conducted by Dr. Smarandra Lawrie with undergraduates Bridget Lillis, Emily Paratore, and Taylor Rogers. It examines if the Taiwanese “tiger mom” stereotype remains in the 21st Century. Surveys were given to United States and Taiwanese parents regarding the completion of independent tasks, and we found that United States parents were more likely to have their children complete their tasks later in adolescence.
