When I was a child, my parents was overprotective. The did not let me go to a friend´s house if they not know the parents very well. Although I didn´t like it, I could sometimes understand why they did it.
I'd say they were a bit too strict rather than overprotective, if that makes sense. (It didn't feel like the rules were for my protection.)
My parents were also overprotective, but now i can understand them. I dont have kinds yet but i would probably do the same... i mean they were just trying to be careful and nowadays there a just a few people you can really trust...
