[allmendream]

Add to that the fact that much of the time spent “with” the parent - in the home and now even in the car - is spent watching Television.

It used to be that at least they were watching the SAME programming - and as bad as that is - they may have some things to discuss about the show after. Nowadays they have their own TV - so they don't even watch the same programming.

Meanwhile this paradigm has the parent(s) hyper defensive about their (lack of) parenting - such that any attempt at correction is a fundamental attack on their life choices.

“Your son acts up in class.”

“HOW DARE YOU SAY I AM A BAD PARENT!!!!”.

[Bigg Red]

Yes, they pick them up from after-care and have the video playing in the car.

Good points all.