March 1 2024- The author reflects on the differences in parenting attitudes between their own childhood in the ’80s and ’90s and their current experience as a parent. Despite enjoying numerous sleepovers and engaging in activities like walking alone or riding a bike without much parental concern in the past, the author expresses doubt about allowing their 8-year-old daughter to attend her first sleepover. The article highlights a shift in parenting perspectives over the years, with the author noting that such activities, once common and unquestioned, are now approached with greater caution and restriction.
