Ian just learned his final grade in his history class. He was upset because he thought he was going to do better and called his mother to tell her about it. After the call, Ian's mother 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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Ian's mother's actions show that she is a helicopter parent, as she is excessively involved in advocating for her child's academic success and taking actions without his permission or knowledge. The other choices may not accurately describe her behavior in this scenario.

Ian Just Learned His Final Grade in His History Class