[jajko]

There is some parenting, then there is good parenting. Most people don't have this option due to finances, but those that do and still avoid it to pick up just easy and nice parts - I don't have much sympathy nor respect for them.

Then later they even have the balls to complain how kids these days are unruly, never acknowledging massive gaps in their own care.

Plus it certainly helps the kid with bonding, emotional stability and keeps the parent more in touch emotionally with their own kid(s).

[ethbr1]

> Then later they even have the balls to complain how kids these days are unruly, never acknowledging massive gaps in their own care.

My favorite is ‘I can’t understand why my kid didn’t turn into a responsible adult!’

Cue look back on what opportunities the parent put them in to learn and practice those skills, over the last 20 years.