Heidi Klum reflected on her "helicopter mom" parenting style, particularly during her daughter Leni's teenage years, when Leni experienced a rebellious phase and expressed frustration over restrictions in Los Angeles. Klum admitted to being extremely strict, wanting to know her children's whereabouts and companions before they turned 18. Leni, now 21, acknowledged being a difficult teenager, primarily due to her early ambition to model like her mother, a path Klum initially restricted until Leni was 14. While the family humorously embraced the "helicopter mom" label, Klum now emphasizes independence for her now-adult children, urging them to build their own futures.