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more about #mammamia Jetgirly: I used to live in Italy, where my job had me interacting with a lot of professional men in their late twenties to early forties. I probably got to kn... more » BytheSea: No, most parents don't dote on their kids to the point of causing failure to thrive, and I doubt that most Italian mothers do, either. This article to... more » purpleshoes reminds everyone to take typing breaks and stretch, ow: Man, I dislike connections being made to mythical Helicopter Parents. If you put one person in charge of protecting a child from swine flu, insecticid... more » Kali Mama: I'm so blessed that one of the first phrases of Kali Kidlet was "do mah-seffff", and will throw a flying shitfit if you do not comply in letting her-"... more » jairip: In Los Angeles (where parenting is a blood sport) a helicopter parent means more than what this article is suggesting. Here if a child doesn't reach a... more » desertbloom79: My mother always said to us that her job as a parent was to raise her children to be independent, aware, interested, interesting, and educated adults-... more » PetiteGal: I think my parents are like this - they think that young people who live in basement apartments in their parents' homes are really lucky because they ... more » ketamineKitty: I worked at a children's museum for a while, and experienced some of this. I once had a mother berate me for having baby formula IN HER CHILD'S LINE ... more » sequined: Does it sound like there are some other factors at work in this case, maybe? Like, if the divorce was acrimonious and the woman thought she had to "ke... more » funnyface: Ugh. I hate helicopter parents. I can tell immediately which kids on the campus where I work have them, as they're the ones who come into my office an... more » willwritesins000: I'm Scottish Italian and, from spending entire summers living with family, I would say mammone is more to do with society than the individual. My Aunt... more » MissMollyKate: This is obviously an extreme example, but this article, and the stories everyone has told in the comments, remind me of what my boyfriend said the oth... more » kellieherson: I can't make any distinctions for heritage or religion, since the Italian men I know decidedly do not fit this mold, but I know plenty of these mammon... more » Flackette Goes Retro: Given my experience dating an Italian-American guy whose mother worshipped the ground he walked on and was still doing things like buying him cars wel... more » TheFormerJuneBronson: I should add, though, that we live with this from Mr. JB's family. He had a severe childhood illness and almost died, so his parents, mostly his mothe... more » KimberleeJean: This is par none can be the worst thing you do to a future spouse. My ex has parents like these, and he never learned to do anything for himself, lik... more » SarahMC: Marie Barone is not just a fictional character. She's an unfortunate reality. #overprotectiveparents more » TheFormerJuneBronson: I somehow feel more comfortable than ever about my decision not to over-intellectualize parenting. I listen to my kid, trust his other adult caregiver... more » FrannyR: I don't get ppl who insist that "parents always know what's best for their child". What kind of industrial strength cognitive dissonance is going on i... more » artyfarty: My father's closeness with his Italian family helped drive my parents to divorce. My father grew up thinking it was okay to have ladies on the side, w... more » -
#mammamia
His Name Is Luca: When Over-Parenting Becomes Child Abuse
The mother and grandparents of an Italian boy are being charged with child abuse for their smothering, overprotective love, drawing attention to the problem of overinvolved parents in Italy and elsewhere. More » -
#dirtbag
Buzz About Kanye VMA Incident Continues; Elton's Adoption Plan Faces Obstacles
- Russell Brand on the Kanye West incident at the VMAs:
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#dirtbag
Chris Brown Has New Girlfriend; Angelina To Adopt Again?
- Chris Brown has reportedly moved on. His new ladyfriend is actually an ex. She attends University of Mary Washington and they met in Virginia, which is where he's from. His reps deny everything. [Gatecrasher]
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#dirtbag
J. Lo States The Obvious
- Jennifer Lopez attended the Latino Inaugural Gala on Sunday and said of Barack Obama: "He is the biggest star here, even though it's chock-full of celebrities." Well, yeah. [People]
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#chickflicks
Shoes, Self-Help & Catfights: What Women Want In Movies
This was the year, we're told, that Hollywood started making movies for women... as long as they were totally inane. And next year, as Self-Help Cinema launches, they'll be even more vapid! -
