It does seem like we are here at the other end of the authoritarian spectrum at times. This coupled with a high number of only children running the show. It kills me seeing the interactions in public places. I didn’t realize how much I was yelling at my kids (similar in age) before I divorced. It still happens occasionally but it’s not coming from a place of deep personal frustration. It’s because I can’t stand another second of arguing over a Lego piece when they are wallowing in Legos. Don’t be so hard on yourself. LA traffic would make a Saint scream.