[raybbr]

First, where is this story taking place? It all seems to be in New York. What is it about NY that brings this on? Lack of housing? Lack of maturity? Lack of preparation in the public schools?

Second, why, after years of forcing children to grow up so fast, are they surprised that they finally want to experience childhood?

Lastly, since we can expect to live into our '70s now, there really is no need to get started so soon anymore.

[chris1]

The true story here is that things across this nation are very very different. In NYC and the surrounding area, one can not even think about moving into a house for less than about 300k. With the massive taxation approaching 60% when you add everything up, it is no question why it is harder in some of these areas to even find housing, let alone move into it.

[CajunConservative]

Second, why, after years of forcing children to grow up so fast, are they surprised that they finally want to experience childhood?

Are these the kids that were raised by day care while mom was fulfilling her own ambitions in a career? This is the day care generation we are talking about.