Life ‘Intensive’ parenting is here for 2019 and it’s taking helicopter parenting to the next level January 17, 2019 Sonja Haller, USA TODAY Comments Off on ‘Intensive’ parenting is here for 2019 and it’s taking helicopter parenting to the next level Most moms and dads favor "intensive" parenting, regardless of their financial situation, a study found. But that ideal might be out of reach.