How to avoid workplace 'helicopter parenting'

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Monday, May 25, 2026
How to avoid workplace 'helicopter parenting'
Your parents may have helped you find your first job, but now, there's a trend that has parents joining for official interviews and phone calls.

FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) -- Your parents may have helped you find your first job, but now, there's a trend that has parents joining their older children for official interviews and phone calls.

We talked to a career expert about why this behavior may be a red flag for employers and what companies should keep in mind.

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