Family physician Dr. Andrew Kohn argues that US parenting has become more political than ever before, with more permissive and less strict parents now more likely to be permissive. He argues that this shift from strict parenting style to permissive parenting is becoming more common. Kohn's book, "The Collapse of Parenting," explores how changes in American culture have undermined the authority of parents. The author argues that left-of-center parents are now more reluctant to exercise their authority as parents and their children are more likely than ever, making them more disrespectful and less likely to respect each other. He also notes that American popular culture, like YouTube and Instagram, has become a culture of disrespect that makes it harder for them to resist.