We see this a lot in teaching - it even has a name. "Lawnmower Parenting" or "Snowplow Parenting". A parent tries to remove all obstacles for their child. They try to make the path as easy as possible by constantly teaching and coaching and directing. They take care of issues that arise that might cause their kid problems.
What these parents fail to realize is that they are raising kids who will be incapable of doing anything for themselves. When they face challenges they will not how to react or deal with them because mom or dad is not around.
I have no doubt these parents have the best intentions for their kids, but they are actually crippling them rather than helping them.