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This type of parent will swoop in to issue help at a moments notice. At the slightest hint of trouble, they will be there with their first aid kit ready to heal any wound. They will provide money, supplies and support whenever it is required, without question and have often been known to sort out difficult situations that their children find themselves in.

There overriding need is to keep their child out of harms way and hurt and they will do so at their own detriment, often ending up being treated like a slave and feeling like a victim, getting very little back in return. Their children never really learn how to deal with failure or how to get themselves out of tight spots.

This parent needs to realise that they may be doing their child more harm than good. While none of us want to see our children hurt, it is a part of life that sometimes things do not go our way and we end up feeling let down and disappointed; they need to learn this.

Sure, sometimes they will need rescuing, but more often than not what they actually need is your support. So, instead of jumping in, ask them what they want to do about the situations and what support, not help, they need from you. See if they can sort it out themselves first.

The Blackhawk Helicopter Parenting Mode

You know when this parent is around - they are loud, nosy and come in with all guns blazing. They are nearly always in battle mode, ready to fight the next injustice that is happening to their child. Their overriding need is to be right and to get what is right for their child. They will often not believe that their child has done anything wrong and will blame others.

This parents need to learn to let their children fight their own battles. It is very important that a child learns to stick up for itself. The parents needs to hand responsibility back to the child and understand that sometimes, what they want may not be the right thing for their child.

There is a bigger picture here, about teaching their child about responsibility and social impact. They need to learn that for every action there is a reaction and you may need to learn to control yours. Next time you feel compelled to wade, in ask your child what they want first and then ask them how they want you to help them let them lead the way.

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If you have problems with any toys you purchase here are some steps you should take:

* Stop using the toys immediately and locate proof of purchase, usually a receipt.

* Take your receipt and the toy to the seller and ask for a replacement, repair or refund. If there is clearly a problem with the toy one of these solutions should be offered with little quibble.

* If the issue is not resolved at this stage you will have to take it further. Your local Trading Standards Service should be able to give you advice and help you draft a letter of complaint to the seller.

* If the seller makes a new offer you can choose to accept it or reject it. If you reject the offer, or no offer was made, you can consider legal action. However, this should only be done as a last resort.

Defective and unsafe children’s toys

If you own a toy that has caused injury or if you think it is in breach of toy safety regulations then this is a much more serious matter. In this case, the manufacturer or importer may have committed a criminal offense so you should contact your local Trading Standards Service immediately.

Trading standards departments of local authorities in England, Scotland and Wales and Environmental Health Departments of District Councils in Northern Ireland, are responsible for day-to-day enforcement of toy safety regulations and will need to be informed.