Their opinions may surprise you.
The practices and norms around raising kidsshift over time,with each generation of parents redefining an age-old role.
Heres what they had to say.
Responses have been lightly edited for clarity and length.
I love the more gentle parenting philosophy thats popular today.
My kids are so invested in their children its beautiful!
Theyre 100% better than I was but I had to do it alone with five children.
Id choose my kids parenting over mine, every time!
Anne W.
However, I worry some parents today are too permissive with their kids.
Frequently people confuse it with permissive parenting.
Marny H.
Its great to see dads stepping up more at home.
Our collective grandkids would be fortunate if they ALL have this kind of parenting.
Dislikes:Sad Beige Parenting.
Im envious of the conveniences of modern parenting.
Just wish Amazon was a thing back then.
Delivery of diapers alone would have made me continually grateful.
Susan S.
Its surprising to me how many kids cant behave in a restaurant.
I think parents should just let their kids be kids.
The race to nowhere has made kids anxious.
Excessive screen time concerns me.
Too much time spent on the friggin phone!
Susan F.
I believe some parents could benefit from taking on a more authoritative role.
Too many of todays parents are their childrens friends, so no one is in control!
Marilyn C.
I feel like parents could do more to encourage basic manners.
Respect and manners are a big deal for me.
Saying thank you is almost non-existent.
Its also very impolite to not return messages.
Another pet peeve is being habitually late.
Remember, children learn what they live.
Quality time spent with children is also extremely important.
Spending time outside rather than inside playing video games is great quality time.
Karen C.
Im disheartened by declining vaccination rates among kids.
I love that my grandkids are encouraged to play outside and read.
My kids are doing great, their children play as children should.
They are outside, playing in dirt, riding a bike, learning.
Inside they play with toys, puzzles games and read, and no technology and little TV.
Maria L.
I think more could be done to foster empathy, patience and common sense.
That taking care of your needs and the needs of others is as important.
There was a comical post that asked if you were concerned about the increase in artificial intelligence?
The reply was I am more concerned in the decrease of real intelligence!
We cant lose creativity, empathy, basic life skills as parents and teachers.
Eric R.
My kids are doing a better job than I did as a parent.
My kids are much better parents than I was.
They are doing an amazing job.
My daughter and son-in-law have two teenagers.
Theyve parented an A+.
Rose A.This post originally appeared onHuffPost.
