When we were children, at least in my time, the rules were quite strict, you are quite right in saying that this way of upbringing gave us the values we have today, and in an improved version we pass them on to our children.
When I sit down with my mom I try to see her several times a week to listen to her stories, they are also like things in her life that didn't go the way she wanted them to, you can still feel the tone of frustration.
But as you say, each one chooses what to hold on to.
Blessings excellent publication