Is Parenting Easier Now?

"Welcome to The DORK Side, where we dive headfirst into the cultural chaos. Today, we’re tackling the ultimate multi-generational smackdown: Parenting. Specifically, the persistent, romantic, and likely completely fabricated notion that it was somehow easier back in the day. You know the drill. Your grandpa puffs on his metaphorical pipe and says, ‘In my day, a sharp look and a leather belt were the only parenting tools we needed!’ Meanwhile, a modern parent’s toolkit includes an iPad for bargaining, a PhD in emotional intelligence, and a GPS tracker in their child’s sneakers. So, let’s shatter that nostalgia mirror. Was it really easier, or were we just all collectively less aware of the psychological shrapnel? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.