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Lawn Mower Parent

Named after the device to cut your grass. A lawn mower parent is a parent who intervenes or "mows down" any inconvenience or discomfort that stands before their child.
At a fast food restaurant*

note* the teen is shy and is afraid to order it for them self

15 year old: Mom, I want to get an ice cream.

Mother: (Instead of telling their child to grow tf up) Okay, I'll get it for you. What do you want honey?

group of other teens nearby notice the mom go up*

Teen 1: Dude, why isn't that kid getting his own order?

Teen 2: I don't know bro, probably has Lawn Mower parents
by Clavicle_69 October 26, 2018
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Lawnmower parents try to pre-empt problems and 'mow them down' for their children before they occur and ensure flat surfaces are available for them to traverse...
Oh dear, Mouche is such a lawnmower parent, she just poisoned little lunch for all the children due to compete in next weeks spelling bee...
by mikemilligan2015 March 21, 2016
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