From Latchkey to Lighthouse: How Parenting Has Evolved
We grew up with a lot more freedom than kids seem to have today. We rode our bikes freely around the neighborhood, went out with friends after school, and got back home by sunset. "Latchkey kids" have a bad rep, but it seems better than being the child of a helicopter parent, always having your mom and dad figure out life for you.
So today, we're digging into the pros and cons of the last few parenting generations: latchkey kids, helicopter parents and today's "lighthouse parenting" trend. Has Western society actually made any progress over the last three generations? Or are we all just…
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