Is it easier being a mom today than decades past?

I'm hijacking this post from Rachel at Heart, Mind & Strength Weblog.
I found it to be a very thought-provoking post. IS it easier being a mom today than when our moms were raising us? I include dads, too, but target moms since I stay at home and have SAHMs in mind.

The blogger's post read that one poll indicated most say yes, it is easier today: "listing such things as better gadgets, better maternity leave and clothes (no more bows!, the internet and stay-at home dads." I found that to be surprising (except for the part about better maternity clothes-I completely agree there!) Advances in technology are nice, yes, but with those advances comes greater responsibility. Popping in mind especially is the use of the internet and cell phones corresponding to child molesters and kidnappers. As a mother, I feel those wonderful "gadgets" equal increased surveillance and monitoring of what my child is doing.

Even commercials today are more revealing and crude than decades past. Even DAYTIME commercials when most children are awake! These are just a few examples as to why I don't think it's any easier today being a mom.

Now I don't think it's any harder, either. I don't think being a mom is EVER easy. I don't think it's supposed to be. I think if you're an active, involved parent, then you're always exhausted and know nursery rhymes by heart!! LOL. Ok, somewhat kidding there. My point is that both parents should be involved. Being a parent means your entire life is walking around, vulnerable at every moment. Being a constant protector, provider, nurturer-that's never going to be easy. It will be extremely rewarding, but not easy.

So there's my long-winded thought. What's yours?