Rayan Carayap, Filipino, father of three
‘I’ve never been very overprotective or overinvolved with my children because I want them to grow up feeling independent and able to do things on their own. I make sure to give them the options. Helicopter parenting is not
the right style of parenting because it doesn’t give children the freedom to explore the world or their abilities.
“Giving them direction when they ask for it is different from instructing them on what to do all the time.
“I discuss the pros and cons of a certain issue and then allow them to look for their own solution. If it turns out to be wrong, they can learn from their mistakes.”