Helicopter parents help children learn decision-making skills by monitoring their behavior very closely.

Helicopter Parents

Describes parents who take an overly protective or excessive interest in the life of their child or children, often intruding in decisions and experiences best handled autonomously by the child.

Decision-making Skills

The ability to select between two or more alternatives to reach the best outcome in the shortest time.

Monitoring Behavior

Observing and checking the progress or quality of (someone's or something's) actions over a period of time.