Psychotherapist Frank Zoumboulis criticizes parenting style of towing parents. Towing parents rush to the spot of their children when they are faced with a challenge.
They offer "disproportionate support instead of giving their child space" Children need this space in order to be able to have experiences that allow them to become independent adults, says psychotherapist.. If parents become towing mothers and fathers, they are not doing their children any favors: they are educating them to be independent.