> The idea that the family has become such a secondary consideration in modern society, to the point that this mother is advocating to others mothers about the

> The idea that the family has become such a secondary consideration in modern society, to the point that this mother is advocating to others mothers about the opportunity to vicariously know your own child via the Internet... It's nothing short of heartbreaking. Great point. At the same time, I think there is an evolutionary pressure to rebel and fight against parental control. Those that were obedient and stayed quietly at home might have never ventured out to explore and discover new things. Eventually those that did, ended up spreading their genes better so to speak. If parent don't know what you're doing, they can't control you and tell you what to do. Also I think at one level, parents might say, "don't stay up late", "don't date this or that person", "don't to go the dance club". But at the same time if the child listened and actually stayed in the house and were as obedient as the parent insists, they might eventually disappoint the parent. Another thing that I observed is that some parents cannot handle this rebelliousness well and it spirals out of control. Ultimatums being uttered, other drastic measures, police being called etc.