I’m not sure that it was instinct for the majority of human history, I suspect it was extended families passing down knowledge and sharing the work. Many people

I’m not sure that it was instinct for the majority of human history, I suspect it was extended families passing down knowledge and sharing the work. Many people no longer have that support network. I do believe parents should follow whatever instincts they do have though. A diversity of parenting approaches guarantees a diversity of children which I think is a good thing.