It's the parents who give that control because they're both lazy and it's easy.
Sad state of affairs really
That's true to a degree. But don't forget that the working and middle classes have been smashed by the elites and their cronies for sometime now. So both parents have (most don't want) to work just to provide a home and food. If the prices of these and other needs were at a reasonable level (say like the 1950s, 60s) meaning only one parent has to work yet still able to provide a home, food, car, etc. Children would have a parent at home to make sure they are raised correctly.
Yes and no;
I see a lot of 50" TVs and new cars out there, all bought on credit of course so they pay double. People make choices.