> The term made into pop culture from parents who were physically showing up to college classes and arguing with lecturers on behalf of their children. No, it

> The term made into pop culture from parents who were physically showing up to college classes and arguing with lecturers on behalf of their children. No, it came from a huge variety of behavior. I've never even heard of the above story before, but I certainly associate it with parents who got their kids into a good school by any means necessary, INCLUDING hand-shaping their children's social life and extracurriculars. I'd say babysitting your kids 24/7 definitely qualifies if the motivation is to control your child, as it almost always is.