March 1 2024- The author reflects on their experience as a parent, expressing the initial desire to follow expert advice to ensure their children’s well-being. However, despite initially adhering to many parenting rules, the author admits to deviating from the norm by allowing their teenagers unlimited screen time. Contrary to the conventional wisdom, the author asserts that their teenagers have turned out great despite this departure from expert recommendations. The piece suggests that parenting success can take various forms and challenges the idea that strictly following all advice is necessary for positive outcomes.
