""I know my kids are still really young (3 and 6), but I never remember capturing so much of my own parents' constant attention. As long as I can remember as a kid I was either playing with friends or playing in my room until dinner was ready or I needed to help around the house or something.""
""My husband brings this up a lot. Like our kids are regularly on our bed watching TV, using our bathroom, trying to chat while we take showers, moving their toys into our room, etc. We barely knew what our parents were doing in their room.""
Many parents notice they spend significantly more time interacting with their children compared to their own upbringing. One parent reflects on their childhood, recalling limited one-on-one time with their parents, who were often busy with chores and work. In contrast, they now find themselves constantly engaged with their young children, playing and talking together. This shift in parenting dynamics raises questions about the differences in parental involvement across generations, with many parents sharing similar experiences of increased interaction with their kids.
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