overparented

English

Etymology

From over- +‎ parented.

Adjective

overparented (comparative more overparented, superlative most overparented)

1. Excessively spoiled, restricted, etc. by one's parents; given insufficient freedom as a child.
   • 2015 June 15, Heather Havrilesky, “‘How to Raise an Adult,’ by Julie Lythcott-Haims”, in New York Times‎:

     Other studies suggest that overparented kids are “less open to new ideas” and take “less satisfaction in life.”

Verb

overparented

1. simple past and past participle of overparent