a worried mother wraps a thick scarf around her healthy teenage son who is already wearing multiple layers of clothing. She fusses over every detail while he looks embarrassed but tolerant of her excessive attention. The son was simply going to walk to the nearby mailbox, but his mother treats it like a dangerous expedition. She has already packed him snacks, tissues, and a first-aid kit for the short trip. A father watches from his armchair, shaking his head with an amused smile at the over-the-top preparation. caring for and protecting someone in an overindulgent way