I am a newish mom (my son is 15 months old) and a new day home provider. I was previously a Nanny and I have definitely noticed a change in lack of parenting and poor behaviour. It is unreal how coddled some kids are and also how so many parents let their kids "rule the roost". I pray everyday that I will have the ability to actually PARENT my child. I would love to be my son's friend but I am his mother first. I want a child that is quiet and polite in restaurants, that uses good manners, is not a bully on the play ground, and so on. I know it will take lots of work and that my son will not always appreciate it but I want better for my son than what I see from other children.