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[quote=Anonymous]I don't whine about it, but it's  true that standards have changed from my parent's generation to now.  My parent's were not driving me around to a bunch of places for activities.  Our activity was playing outside with our friends. In fact, expectations around parent involvement with kids has skyrocketed. I also think expectations around what kind of meals is appropriate to serve and how clean the house is supposed to be have increased. Also, expectations about what kids are supposed to do to help maintain the house is different now than when  I was a kid.  I did way more chores, I was in charge of babysitting my little brother, etc.  My parents also were not involved with my schoolwork much.  My mom worked but she taped her soaps and shows (several hours a day) and she came home and relaxed and watched her shows many, many nights.  My dad also worked, he came home and cooked a very simple meal and then he watched the news for the rest of the evening (Of course, this is my experience and generalities, so does't apply to everyone). We kids had to clean the kitchen, do homework, practice instrument, we watched tv, talked on the phone (for hours sometimes!)  without much involvement or direction from them.  [/quote]

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