Well, I think most parents put a lot more conscious thought into these things than their children give them credit for, simply because as a child you're not aware of all the things they have to consider. I've noticed I've started re-evaluating childhood memories of my parents since my partner and I had a child. So I'll give your parents the benefit of doubt and suggest that there is a possibility you are the one underestimating them now ;)
Yeah, I'm not. I already read a ton, and I'm the one who asked for the rechargeable batteries for the gameboy. Plus, they had tried the adapter in a different situation and definitely had issues with the cord.
Some decisions had deep thoughts behind them, some were made because they spilled their drink while driving.