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Story summary
- Reddit user nfc22 describes constant interaction with young children, contrasting it with their childhood independence.
- Research shows parents today spend more time with children than before, with mothers increasing childcare from 54 minutes in 1965 to 104 minutes in 2012.
- This shift reflects changing expectations in parenting, emphasizing hands-on involvement.
- The experience is rewarding yet exhausting, and many parents struggle to balance work and family.
