Do the Rich Capture All the Gains from Economic Growth?

Re:Do the Rich Capture All the Gains from Economic Growth? by watwut on Thursday October 25, 2018 @05:40PM (#18304811)

Out of curiosity, what does get CPS called on you in your area? Second question: how much of it is a need of the child and how much serves more of "social mores controll" function?

For the record, I don't actually want to return to 1970 standards. However, I suspect that the extreme micromanagement has multiple reasons, but child's needs are not really the driver.

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Re:Do the Rich Capture All the Gains from Economic Growth? by wasdfff on Thursday October 25, 2018 @06:07PM (#18305006)

I agree with your last point. Anecdotally, as a kid I hated having a full schedule of mandatory activities, constant regiment, always getting ready. My friends who were the most stressed and unhappy were the ones with the most extracurricular responsibilities. Yet their parents were always pleased that they took on 4 AP classes, did 3 seasons of sports, lead role in the play, stem program after classes, etc. just to build up a college resume rather than improve a child’s happiness.

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Re:Do the Rich Capture All the Gains from Economic Growth? by watwut on Thursday October 25, 2018 @06:54PM (#18305329)

A kid can do sport, AP, have lead role in play, have stem club without parent doing micromanagement or spending a lot of time on it.

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