Ian just learned his final grade in history. He was upset because he thought he was going to do better and called his mother to tell her about it. His mother then contacted the professor (without Ian's permission or knowledge) to ask that Ian's grade be changed because he had worked really hard in the class, or at least that he be given a chance to retake the final test. In this example, Ian's mother is a _____ parent.

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A helicopter parent is one who is overly involved in their child's life and tends to hover and intervene excessively. In this case, Ian's mother contacted the professor without his permission or knowledge, which shows an excessive level of involvement and intervention. The other options (vigilant, supportive) do not necessarily imply this level of overinvolvement.

Ian Just Learned His Final Grade in History