Millennials is a term used for Generation Y people born between the 1980s to mid mid-1990s.
Many debate that it is the first generation to come of age in the world of social media and they had an online representation like no other.
They are often praised for their unique approach to parenting which is not influenced by their upbringing.
If you have seen this social media meme about generation trauma, also known as “generational trauma meme”, it shows how mental trauma is passed down, generation after generation.
Millennials are breaking this pattern consciously by protecting their children from passing on the negative parenting style.
Parenthood equals identity
Millennials are more likely to be the first generation to style parenting in their own distinct way, creating their own identity, compared to previous generations. It might even be said that millennials are the best parents in history as they made parenting a little bit of their own with their experience of personal, political, and social ideologies.
There are a few reasons why millennial parents are the best:
1. Focus on children’s emotions
They prioritize their children’s emotional well-being and are the first to talk about emotions and share openly about how and what the children feel. They foster empathy, resilience, and strong communication instead of shutting down the children’s emotional state.
2. Independent and critical thinking
Millennial parents encourage their children to be independent and brave and allow them to make decisions. They nurture the growth mindset in a child when one is clear and thoughtful enough to explore and learn.
3. Education and experience
They value education over anything. They make sure to provide opportunities for their children to learn and experience various fields and do not force them to opt for a lifestyle that the parents wished and make sure to expose their children to different cultures and perspectives through travel.
4. Adaptable
Millennials are very comfortable with technology and they develop their knowledge as and when tech updates itself. They also use technology to the advantage of parenting and use virtual tools to learn and even enhance their children’s learning experience.
5. Work-life balance
Millennials strive for the perfect and healthy work-life balance. They make sure to spend quality time with their children and actively participate in their social life choices. They are more open-minded than the previous generation and do not believe in authoritarian discipline. They learn parenting along with the timeline and do not have set rules to follow.
