What is another word for over protecting?
Pronunciation: [ˌə͡ʊvə pɹətˈɛktɪŋ] (IPA) 
Over protecting can be synonymous with several words like sheltering, mollycoddling, coddling, cosseting, babying and smothering. These synonyms refer to the excessive care that someone gives to protect someone else from harm or difficulty. Overprotecting can be counterproductive as it can hinder the growth and development of the person being protected. It can make a person dependent and unable to face challenges on their own. It is crucial to strike a balance between caring for someone and allowing them to learn from their mistakes. Using these synonyms for overprotecting helps us to recognize when we are crossing boundaries with excessive care and in need of loosening our grip.
