S20E18 · SCENE 11/23 · 07:35
Father Knows Worst · Springfield Elementary cafeteria
Helicopter parenting debate

Homer argues with another parent about helicopter parenting.

07:35→09:37
in the episode · 2m 02s · S20E18

What happens

07:35–09:37

Homer sits with another parent who brags about his son Noah. Homer learns about helicopter parenting. He sees Bart misbehaving and worries.

WhereSpringfield Elementary cafeteria
DriverHomer
Positionact1 · escalation
ThreadHelicopter parenting fails

Key lines

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08:39

Really? Let's see what the future president's doing right now.

09:08

Oh, right. Your second grader. Sure she's smart, but how could she be successful if she's not popular?

09:18

Well, that depends. What are you eating? Baked potato, side salad, and a Well, we're having cold shoulder.

09:31

Take it way over there.

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08:20Homer learns about helicopter parenting

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07:35–09:37
A · Helicopter parenting fails
B · Marge discovers sauna

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