OPINION: The Demise of Authority -- Blame Today's Parents

By Suzanne Venker , Author - June 28, 2009

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The first time I realized something was amiss in our culture was after I graduated from college . Like everyone else, I emerged from my cocoon an idealistic and naive twenty-two year old. But it didn't take long for the seeds of wisdom to be planted. My early public school teaching experiences provided a quick lesson in the ways of the world. The new world. Somewhere over the previous twenty years, while I was busy becoming a young woman, our culture changed. I grew up on Leave It to Beaver ... Read the Full Article
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OPINION: The Demise of Authority -- Blame Today's Parents
  • Russell Fine
    Economic Stress Makes It Even Harder

    I recently read an article that pointed out that in the 1950's, most families were financially supported by the husband, and the wife stayed home. In today's economy , two working parents is often necessary just to make ends meet, which makes finding a "balance" in the household even harder.

    When both parents come home exhausted, physically and emotionally, form a hard day at work, the easy thing to do is be permissive and avoid confrontation. This can result in a vicious circle... kids in permissive environments being more difficult, parents needing a break giving in...

    - Russell FineUS June 29, 2009 10:04AM

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