Thinking about my childhood I can see now that a lot of things would have been better, if adults had stepped in to help, protect and guide me. I know that now. I see their mistakes. But were they mistake back then? Only speaking of my own experiences here. There's much more awareness for kids these days, people are more open to recognize struggles kids are having, people that are not good for them to be around, keeping a closer check in their overall health and welfare. For the most part that is.
I just struggle with finding blame or fault if they didn't know better. If that was the norm for society at that time. Or the norm for how they were raised as children and young adults.
I admit I overthink. But part of that is wanting to know the truth and make sure I am looking at all sides before making a decision.