overprotection
/ˌoʊvərprəˈtɛkʃən/
noun
- The act or state of protecting someone or something too much, often preventing them from becoming independent or resilient.
- Overprotection can make children afraid to try new things.
- The dog's overprotection by its owner led to behavioral problems.
- Teachers warned the parents that overprotection might hurt the child's social skills.
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