Will, you may be correct on a interpersonal level, that to tell a friend, family member, co-worker, or stranger how to parent would be innappropriate busy-bodyness. An open letter to society to generate conversation among citizens is hardly sticking your nose in other people's business.
The effects of parenting are as much of a concern as any other factor of social behaviour and condition. Advertising, peer pressure, etc. are factors of the social behaviour of youth often lamented and discussed -- not only here on TFP -- but in magazines, and newspapers, and the kitchen table. The general attitude of society toward parenting is an issue that should be discussed, and is discussed.
Given rising concerns over the Man-boy generation that has grown, it is justifiable to examine the parenting practices of todays, yesterdays, and yesteryears parents in order to ensure that successive generations will contribute to society rather than consume it.
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