Is there such a thing as being “overprotective”？
I can honestly say that my answer to that question (change) dramatically (戏剧性地) since I became a parent.
Before the birth of my daughter, I taught at private school, often viewing my students as overprotected, worrying would happen when they went on to middle schools.
Some did well, and some did not.Some needed constant pats on the back, words of (inspire) and extra support, which I (happy) gave.Others were content on their own, needing little no interaction (互动) with their teacher.
I'd always supposed their parents were overprotective, for they were the ones that still walked their (five) graders into the classroom and met them at the school gate.
Admittedly, I laughed at those parents, (think) their children would never learn to be (independence) if they didn't let go just a little.Then I had my own daughter.The moment I looked at her little face, I (know) I'd do everything in my power to protect her and make sure she always feels safe!
