As a mother, do you consider yourself over protective?

Hi there. Like you said, I think your just being a mother who loves and cares for her child and who is aware of the dangers and diseases out there. If thats over protective then, I must be a little over protective too... Especially when I watch or read or hear about violence and mentally disturbing things going on around the town or on the news... Then Im always txing or calling our children... I think its good for a mother to care and be aware like this, I dont find anything wrong with it... "All the best to you"

yes i was too protective of my son when he was growing up. i always wanted to be present and updated on his activities to the point that without my knowing it he was becoming to be uncomfortable my being around. its not bad to be protective of your child but we have to learn to let go at one point or another. they grow up so fast and before we know it they are on their own.

I try not to be overprotective, because my father was and it made our relationship difficult. It's hard to find the balance. We can make our children afraid of life, or keep them from having a life, if we hold on too tight. But we do have a responsibility to do everything reasonable to keep them safe. My oldest daughter is pushing my comfort zone a little, b/c she's old enough to be playing sports (so riding the bus to games a lot, and going on overnight trips with her soccer team) and going places with friends. I do what I can to keep her safe and just pray about the things I have no control over.

I think that you are doing just fine. As a mother, you are going to be overprotective no matter what. Without even thinking about it, you do those things. You can't really help it. That's the way it is! When it comes to your children, you can't be too protective. That's my opinion anyway! Well let me take that back. I guess if you never let them leave the house or do anything that might hurt them, like play on the swingset or interact with kids that may be mean. The things that you are doing are fine to me.