Question

Do you think there are also parents like Mrs. Pumphrey?

Answer 1

Yes, there are parents who are too much possessive about their kids. Their sense of overindulgence can go either way. There are examples of parents spoiling their children by protecting them in each and every way, thus creating hardships for them later in their life. Also there are examples of parents who are strict and want their child to be disciplined and so unnecessarily put pressure on them to study hard and always follow a standard behavioural pattern.

Answer 2

Yes, there are parents like Mrs. Pumphrey from James Herriot's "All Creatures Great and Small." Mrs. Pumphrey is known for her overindulgence and pampering of her pet, treating her dog, Tricki Woo, almost like a child. Similarly, some parents exhibit overprotective and indulgent behaviors towards their children, often wanting to provide the best for them but sometimes going overboard. This type of parenting can stem from love and care, but it can also lead to over-dependence and other issues for the children.