There's no way this helicopter parenting trend can last. As the
mom of a toddler with another on the way, it's been only two
years and I'm already exhausted trying to plan my child's daily
social and academic activities while also working and, you know,
attempting to lead my own life once in a while, too.   So I
propose we all just give up. No, I'm not suggesting we abandon
our kids and hop a plane to the Caribbean, though that would be
nice. I'm inviting you to join me on a little trek back to the
1970s when parenting was, comparatively, a piece of cake and --
though I have no scientific proof to back this up and just
memories of my own mom -- I am pretty sure women were a lot less
stressed out. Here are 10 reasons why the emergence of a 1970s
parenting trend would be so very refreshing.   More from The
Stir: Moms Need More 'Me Time,' Less Guilt  1. You didn't rush
your child to the doctor or hospital because of a sniffle. You
took minor and even some major health matters into your own
hands, and as a result