Is it harder to be a parent today?

Question

Is it harder being a parent today than in our parents' generation? If so, how? If not, why not?

Answer 1

I think it's harder to be a parent today the our parents' generation because, the technology is getting better, kids have access to computers, games..etc. And some parents have no control over the kids, being on the computer the whole time, or playing games. And because the prices are going up to live today, with one income it isn't enough, so the mothers have to work to help support the household, and therefore leaving the kids with baby-sitters, they don't get enough attention from the parents', which is why most of the kids today are out of control.

Answer 2

I think a lot of factors play a part in why parenting is so difficult today Society being the biggest one Nowadays people are too acred to discipline their children because other people are so judgemental When I was a child, If I misbeahved in the middle of Safeway I'd get a smack on the bottom and told "you either stop this right now or you'll get another smack" Nobody batted an eyelid Now if a child acts up in Asda you see the parents practically begging children to behave, and bribing them with treats if they do, because iof they were to do what was done 20-30 years ago, they would have been reported to the social work dept or the police, their entire family and back ground would have been investigated, and obviously for the fear of the child being removed, which in my opinion happens all to easily these days. I'm not saying it's ok to smack a child, thats not my place to have an opinion on. As Ive said before in recent posts if a parent chooses to discipline their child in that way, thats their business, not mine. Schools play an active role in how children behave aswell. Schools 20-30 years ago enforced the cane etc for unruly children, schools these days tend to punish children by suspending them from school (affecting their education) I think because society (schools, government etc) have become too lenient in recent years, nobody is quite sure what is dicsipline and what is abuse. To way too many people there is a fine line between a simple smack and abuse. Nobody quite knows what is the right and wrong way to bring up a child, so they do what they think society thinks is right. I don't quite know how else to put it, so if it sounds like I'm rambling, I apologze lol

Answer 3

Being a parent is easy. Being a GOOD parent has always been hard. You have to set boundaries for your children and monitor them and hold to your rules. You have to teach them good moral values, a good work ethic and all kinds of things. This all takes energy, but it's well worth it if you do a good job. I think many parents today take the easy way out, though. They don't want their children "mad" at them so they give them anything they want and don't ever discipline them. This kind of permissiveness leads to very insecure adults who can't make good decisions. Your child doesn't need another friend, He/she needs a parent. You ALWAYS need your parent to ask questions, etc. There are a lot more ways kids can get in trouble today (sex, drugs, alcohol, cell phones, computers, predators), but a good parent keeps a watchful eye and is there for the child.

Answer 4

I really think that is much harder being a parent today with the simple fact that our kids can't play without someone shooting them down, are the fact that over grown men are trying to talk to young kids on and off the computer. TV doesn't make it easier on every channel you see people kissing and doing love scenes, Kids are much lazier today do to the fact we have reality TV and computers. To me the answer is yes

Answer 5

Yes it is harder to be a parent.
Now you cannot discipline your kids. There are some kids that just need a smack.
Also kids want all the stuff they see on TV and parents just can't afford it.
To many mothers have to work today and dad has his nose stuck into the TV watching sports.

Answer 6

Speaking from the older generation I will say yes it is a different ball game now in raising children than it used to be. I feel so sorry for today's kids because adults have ruined everything for them. They can't play outside without someone trying to abduct them . They can't even go trick or treating without some creep trying to poison their candy. They're not safe at school or any place anymore. It always makes me mad when someone ask me what is wrong with today's kids. I always say there is nothing wrong with today's kids it's what the adults have done to them.

Answer 7

The problem isn't that it is harder, it's just that parents don't want to be a parent. They are too busy with their careers, talking on their cell phone, manicures and fancy clothes. Kids are just an accessory.

Answer 8

Yes it is I asked my mother. Todays technology and generation make it harder due to the lack of personality. More and more peolpe sit at their computers asking questions, seeking answera and ordering items,rather than having to physically go to a store and buy things.

Answer 9

Yes, it IS harder... Kids are different today... They are much more well-informed due to the internet and, because of this, tend to respect their parents less than we did ours when we were their age...

Answer 10

In my opinoin in a way yes and in a way no. Its all depends how you look at it. Today there are more things to watch out for like drugs, alchohol, and t.v.,music, radio, influences. But in a way its easier too b/c we have better medecine and better technology that is more efficient. But being a parent has many responsibilities. So.. I have hoped I have helped!