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Absolutely, unquestionably overprotective.

Children should be adults in training. Over the last 2 decades or so that has become less and less true.

Don't forget that both parents work in many more families between the studies. Maybe people are just getting time in with their kids when they can and that includes errands.

Agree completely. When I was a kid, my mom would be gone whole days shopping, doing errands, etc. Now, kids are more likely to be taken with parents due to safety fears.