@princesaballena I concur. My kids' lives seem way more complex than mine was at their ages. IMO, They have more expected of them, but have way less independence. They're expected to learn more and participate in more organized activities, but are less exposed to real life decision making situations sans adults telling them what to do.

It makes me worry because common sense is learned through experience. I try to give each of my kids the space they need to make decisions and occasionally fall flat on their faces. I try to encourage critical thinking even if the conclusions they draw seem silly.

And now, with some states limiting curriculum and teaching history selectively it worries me we're creating kids who will grown into careless adults who never learn to think outside the box.