Helicopter parents are obsessed with their children’s success.  Obsession is considered an unhealthy fixation. On the contrary, a healthy obsession is what most people, characterize as a purpose for living. Most people are either searching for purpose, passion in life or already living it. A healthy obsession provides and history shows, the key to becoming greatly successful. Our powerful mind, when it becomes curious about something and passion grows, can manifest beyond imagination. Studies suggest helicopter parents’ good intentions can squash the initial curiosity and growing passion of a child. Trying to force a fledgling interest into a passion in order to guarantee success has led to many children dropping out, failing etc. Passion is internal, inspired and grows naturally. Once our curiosity has surpassed then passion can develop. Can success then stem from curiosity?  Year of the Monkey get curious first, passion and success will follow.

Roxanne Derkson, www.vivitherapy.com