Beale Air Force Base — In a shocking turn of events, schools across the nation have started using real helicopters to repel overbearing “helicopter parents.”
The phenomenon, known as “helicopter parenting,” describes parents who hover over their children and constantly monitor their every move. But these helicopter parents are now getting a taste of their own medicine.
“We were at our wits’ end,” Principal Smith of Lincoln Elementary School said. “These parents were constantly calling, emailing, and showing up unannounced. We had to do something drastic.”
That’s when the school decided to bring real helicopters to chase away the overbearing parents. “It’s been a huge success,” said Smith. “The parents are terrified, and we finally have peace and quiet.”
The helicopters, which fly low over the school and make a loud noise, have effectively kept the parents at bay. “I’ve never seen anything like it,” said one eyewitness. “These parents were trying to come into the school, but when they heard the helicopters, they ran away like scared little children.”
Parents have been outraged by the unorthodox method. “This violates our rights as parents,” said one helicopter parent. “We have a right to know what’s happening with our children.”
But schools argue that the safety and well-being of the students are their top priority. “We’re not going to let a few overbearing parents ruin the education of our children,” said Smith.
This new technique is spreading fast, and many other schools are also considering adopting this method to keep helicopter parents away.
In the end, it seems that the tables have turned, and now the helicopter parents are running for cover.
