Both are right as per their own era

They might be much better.

But Parents intentions are never wrong, even though the implementations of their intentions might be.

Parents are not god. And I have personally seen many parents (boomers or older) giving any shit about kids.

So please don't make blanket statement. 🙏

The second one isn't going to make anyways like the first one.

So they should spend/use it what they think is the best way.