Design Offloads Child Policing to Parents

Adult‑centric environments externalize enforcement onto caregivers: because normal kid behavior clashes with fragile interiors and public‑space rules, parents must constantly correct, scold, and supervise. This 'vigilance burden' is a hidden labor and relationship cost of modern design, especially for rambunctious young boys. — It shifts debates on parenting, youth mental health, and urban policy by showing how design choices create continuous policing work for families rather than mere 'parental failure.'