But today I learned there are parents out there who are WAY more overprotective than I. And they are of the bat-shit crazy variety. Yay!
In comparison to these nut jobs, I look like I smoke weed while my babies run across the street helmetless, with scissors, after dark, playing Halo, eating processed carbs, with adult strangers they met on Facebook.
Check out today's article from CNN.com about a college senior (SENIOR!) who took her parents to court for stalking her:
http://www.cnn.com/2013/07/02/living/cnn-parents-helicopter-parenting-job-search/index.html?hpt=hp_c3
Here's a highlight...
"In 2012, University of Cincinnati senior Aubrey Ireland filed and won a civil stalking order against her parents after unannounced visits and cyber-monitoring, among other complaints.
"It's just been really
embarrassing and upsetting to have my parents come to my university when
I'm a grown adult and just basically slander my name and follow me
around," Ireland said in a court hearing.
"She's an only child who
was catered to all her life by loving parents," Julie Ireland, Aubrey's
mom, fired back in court. "We're not bothering her. We're not a
problem."
Ahhhhhh!
Can't you just picture mom "Julie"? Sensible brown bob, eyes a little wider than the normal awake-state, khakis, sweater set, comfortable shoes she's used to stomp every ounce of life out of her husband's spirit so he'll brokenly follow her into hell.
Oh, Jules, I need to send you a thank you note. Because of your narcissistic spazzery, I am now the Sharon Osbourne of St. Paul.
Okay, gotta go make a gluten and dairy free dinner...I mean, pot brownies.
Peace.
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