Modern lifestyles mean that many parents have little time for their children. Many children do not get as much attention from their parents as children did in the past. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

Modern lifestyles mean that many parents have little time for their children. Many children do not get as much attention from their parents as children did in the past. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

  A  startling trend has surfaced where many, by virtue of being over engaged in their professional and social obligations, are neglecting their wards. This notion, however, is countered by many sections who outrightly reject the existence of any such phenomenon. 

Many commentators concur with the assertion that the youngsters are being neglected by their mothers and fathers. The latter are tied to their work due to the rising expectations of their employers and deteriorating economic conditions, which forces them to remain in their office  cubicles for extended hours, thereby leaving them with little time to focus on their wards. This can be illustrated by citing a study carried out world over to assess the condition of working parents that revealed disturbing details: most were unable to devote even  four hours in a week due to their professional engagement. 

Similarly, most are overwhelmed by the need to stay socially visible to help them expand their social and professional clout. This makes them attend parties, social gatherings and events, to name a few, depriving them of the time which they could have spent with their little ones, and eventually resulting in overlooking the needs of the latter. 

Nevertheless, the other school of thought quashes a former claim. They feel despite not being able to devote time to their chilren frequently, many make it a point to take their sons and daughters on outings, picnics and long vacations at regular intervals, enabling them to spend some quality time with their young ones.

Overall, I partially  subscribe to this idea since, even though most are compelled to fulfill their professional and social duties, they rarely abandon the need to look after their offspring, and use the exploits of their hard work for the merriment of their wards.