I believe that Jane Wyman did a better job with her children. Maureen and Michael, than Nancy did with Patti and Ron Jr.
Both of Nancy's kids were cute as little ones, but something happened along the way. Perhaps it was the California lifestyle and influence. Perhaps there were issues in the home. It could be anything, but those two wound up as very dysfunctional adults.
I always felt sorry for President Reagan, because he had to be ashamed of them. At least he had Maureen and Michael, who were closer in spirit with him. Jane Wyman did an excellent job.
I read somewhere, can't remember where, that because Maureen and Michael lived with Jane Wyman, when they were with their father they spent quality time together and really appreciated what he did. Meanwhile, Nancy, who I don't fault because it was said she had a tough childhood herself, spoiled her two with Reagan and let them do whatever they wanted and gave them whatever they wanted. And we see how they turned out.