Again, I agree. Having grown up in an era where the mom generally stayed home, or had a part time job for extra income, the way this whole thing has gone down is a huge part of the problem. Of course, as soon as a larger number of women left the home to seek their own achievements in the greater world, the greater world adjusted by doubling the costs of everything so that it soon was no longer a choice, but a necessity for two working parents. To me it's one of those 'be careful what you ask for' moments.
Ya, we really fucked up when we took all the women out of the home and into the workforce.
We should have taken half of them, and sent half the men home.
I'm all for equality, but that should mean 'stay at home dads', not two income familys.
In my opinion that is the most common parenting failure today.
Children need attention. If they don't get it at home, they will find it elsewhere. Add a social media replacement and things don't go so well.
I don't like the idea of two income families. I understand that it's necessary, but I think that aggravates the problem.
My parents never hovered over me, but there was always one available. I tried to do the same. It's a luxury that many can't afford anymore.