This is very much a "helicopter type" parent (first child, etc.)
R
sorry to jump on ya' R - I was confused.
In my book, calling someone a helicopter type parent just isn't ever anything but an insult.
Anyway, your question makes more sense in context of your playgroup.
When I try to figure this out scientifically, I look at the research done on IQs of twins raised seperatly. My understanding of the research is that it's strong, but not perfect, and shows that Adoptive moms with higher IQs than their adopted kids can raise the IQ a few points, compared to the 'other twin' but that over time the IQ's of the twins converge, and the effect is lost. I interpret that to mean that the child brings their own likes and interests into the environment and shape the environment.
Now that I understand the question, I agree that it is an intersting one.
Love and More Love and opps, sorry!
Grinity
