Helicopter parents creating next-gen narcissists, Wollongong study finds

Angela Thompson
Updated July 17 2020 - 11:07am, first published July 16 2020 - 5:30pm
Jevon Tawhai likes to see his son Taina, almost 4,let loose in the playground. Picture: Adam McLean
Jevon Tawhai likes to see his son Taina, almost 4,let loose in the playground. Picture: Adam McLean

Little Taina Tawhai tears around the bike track at Thirroul Playground with both feet at the pedals, his training wheels already a distant memory.

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Angela Thompson

Angela Thompson

Journalist

Proudly Illawarra Mercury since 2008; these days covering crime and justice issues. UOW alum. Thrilled by the chase and sobered by some of the things I see and hear when I stand still - sometimes in the same day. ang.thompson@austcommunitymedia.com.au

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