nannying

verb

1. (form-of, gerund, participle, present)present participle and gerund of nanny

noun

1. (uncountable)Behaving with an excess of protective concern.

   “The subject is nannying. The test of whether a regulation is nannying depends on the above condition. For example, seatbelts & helmets are nannying; 30mph residential speed limits are not nannying (though some people consider this is).”

   “On the other hand, there is far too much nannying nowadays, and probably the widespread use of anti-bacterial wipes for the kitchen, baby's highchair and everywhere else in the home is helping to spread MRSA and C-difficile in hospitals”