Bringing up a kid must be considerably challenging. However, there is not a step-by-step guideline that parents can use to raise their kids. Parenting has changed over the years, mainly owing to the advance in technology. Concerns related to families in the '60s have evolved into more complex circumstances, for instance, the low cost of products that are more accessible for everyone. Many parents do not know how to say a NO to their kids, so they end up pandering to their kids' every whim.
On the other hand, there is a movement of new parents trying to raise their loved ones in a more restricted way. There is no right approach; parents must see if their parenting is being effective the way they want. I personally do not have kids, but I consider bringing up a child harsh these days, not only because of money but also for the path the world is taking towards global warming and the searing violence. The parents should reckon what they expect their kids to become. If they want a kid that helps the less fortunate, that will make a difference in other's people life or someone that will turn into a complete wreck as an adult. They should not be too hard and too soft at the same time, but they must balance the pros and cons of each method type. In my childhood, my mom was less liberal with my sisters and me. We had to ask for her permission to go out and play with the other kids, but as time went by, she became more liberal, which turned well for my sister and me. There are plenty of specialists that can orient new parents to bring up their kids the best way possible. But the truth is, the parents are the ones that know what is best for their children.