You're misrepresenting my comment.

I didn't say it's old, common, traditional, or anything else. Just my personal experience. What you said is certainly on your mind, not mine.

> The more common historical norm

Source?

> ton of different adults

I don't think any other adult can perfectly replace a father and mother. It's not just about not letting kids get hurt. It's related to fatherhood and motherhood which shapes behavior in ways that an uncle, grandma, teacher, caretaker, whatever just can't have.