Parents and teachers both have the responsibility to teach and guide children in the right direction. When it comes to parental involvement, it seems almost natural that a parent would want to be involved in their child's education. There are many factors why parents are not involved. Despite the recent backlash against so-called “helicopter parents,” parental involvement in schools is necessary for student success. Research has clearly established that it is more beneficial for children to have parents involved in their education and activities. (Mikulecky, 1996). The media has negatively portrayed parents who appear to be overly involved. “Helicopter parent” has been the phrase used to describe overly involved parents. Parents' interest and support in the education system are considered positive. But in recent years, highly involved parents have been described in popular media as helicopter parents. A helicopter parent is a parent who pays close attention to their children's experiences and problems, particularly in educational institutions. Children who have helicopter parents often feel less independent and competent. These feelings were associated with higher depressive symptoms and decreased life satisfaction. (Schiffin and Miriam, 2013). Parents want their children to succeed, so they do everything they can to ensure that. Parents may look at their children and worry that they are falling behind. They don't give them room to make mistakes and grow from them. Helicopter parents are accused of being obsessed with their children's well-being and education. A survey by researcher Neil Montgomery was administered to college freshmen about helicopter parents. The term was originally coined in college admissions… middle of the paper… their child's first teacher and the only teacher who stays with a child for an extended period of time. Educators need to begin to appreciate when they see parents working with children who truly want the best for their children. Educators need to let parents know that they are as important as school. They need to let students know how important their homes and communities are to successful outcomes in school. When schools have a partnership that allows educators to have a source of cultural knowledge and personal experiences, outcomes will be better. If schools and administrators accepted and embraced more helicopter parents, there would be fewer children failing and dropping out of school. Helicopter parents would help with teachers to make sure more children graduate from school and become successful adults.