Parenting wasn't so bad when I was a kid | Jerry Davich Apr 9, 2026 Apr 9, 2026 Updated Jun 30, 2026 0 × ZMG - Buzz60 These baby names are popular because of their location. Buzz60’s Keri Lumm reports. Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter Bluesky WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Remember when parenting was simple? Jerry Davich kAm*@F D4C62>65 2E J@FC D=66A\56AC:G65 <:5D E@ H2<6 FA[ E9C62E6?:?8 E96 HC2E9 @7 E96:C 6G:= AC:?4:A2= :7 E96J H6C6 =2E6 E@ D49@@=] *@F 5F>A65 2? F?962=E9J 2>@F?E @7 DF82CJ 46C62= :?E@ 2 4@?E2:?6C E96 D:K6 @7 2 >:I:?8 3@H=] *@F =6E E96> =62G6 E96 9@FD6 5C6DD65 =:<6 DEC66E 36882CD[ E96:C 6>AEJ A@4<6ED 7:==65 H:E9 ?@E9:?8 3FE >:D49:67[ 4FC:@D:EJ 2?5 :>28:?2E:@?]k^AmkAmp?5 E96? 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E96 D:EF2E:@? 42==D 7@C :E] %96J 2=D@ D9@F=5 <66A :? >:?5 2?@E96C E6C> 7@C DF49 “?68=64E[” 36?:8? @C @E96CH:D6] xE’D 42==65 49:=59@@5]k^Am Davich writes for The Times of Northwest Indiana: Jerry.Davich@nwi.com. 0 Comments Related to this story Why does classic rock still spin for young people? | Jerry Davich "Please bring me my wine. We haven't had that spirit here since 1969.” Don't let affection for the past handcuff the present | Jerry Davich Barney Fife stole a few minutes of my time. Again. Popular Baby Names Inspired by Places Parents Love These baby names are popular because of their location. Buzz60’s Keri Lumm reports.
Why does classic rock still spin for young people? | Jerry Davich "Please bring me my wine. We haven't had that spirit here since 1969.”
Don't let affection for the past handcuff the present | Jerry Davich Barney Fife stole a few minutes of my time. Again.
Popular Baby Names Inspired by Places Parents Love These baby names are popular because of their location. Buzz60’s Keri Lumm reports.
