The Relentlessness of Modern Parenting

12/26/2018

In this thought-provoking article, the author discusses the phenomenon of modern parenting and the pressures and expectations placed on parents today. The article highlights the intensive, never-ending nature of parenting in the modern era, with parents feeling the need to constantly engage and provide enriching experiences for their children. It explores the various factors contributing to this relentless parenting style, such as social media, fear of falling behind, and the desire to give children every possible advantage. The author questions whether this form of parenting ultimately benefits children or if it leads to stressed-out parents and limited childhood experiences. Overall, the article offers a critical examination of the relentlessness of modern parenting and its implications on both parents and children.

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