overparent

== English == === Etymology === From over- +‎ parent. === Verb === overparent (third-person singular simple present overparents, present participle overparenting, simple past and past participle overparented) To provide an excessive amount of parental attention and protection to one's children. === Noun === overparent (plural overparents) A person or entity in a position of greater authority than a parent who takes on some aspect of the parental role or authority. The role of the state in caring for and nurturing its citizens.