But at the beach, I felt it was easier to sit and watch the parents and children play. I felt like I shouldn't judge parenting styles because I remember when I was younger and how my mom's parenting was different from an outsider's perspective. Also, since I grew up in a mixed culture of people, I think you shouldn't judge until you fully understand the situation. However, I found the observations interesting and they helped me see how children's lifestyles have evolved since I was there