The Berenstain Bears and the Trouble with Grownups

The theme of children challenging authority feels very relevant today. I'm curious what the author aimed to teach young readers through this perspective.

The grownups in the book are often clueless or overreacting, which made me wonder if that's a deliberate choice to make kids feel empowered or just for laughs.

The story manages to be funny while also showing that grownups aren’t always perfect. Did anyone else find this message clear or a bit complicated for young readers?