Compared
to baby boomers, millennials are often linked to a lot of depression
and hesitance when it comes to parenting. The depression is because
they believe in raising their children more inclusively and
cushioning them against harsh terrains, as opposed to the way they
were raised.
Millennials
have had it rough compared to other previous generations. Wealth
being amidst the prime influence of their depressive tendencies, the
fluctuating economy, and uncertainty of jobs has made them worrisome
on whether they will raise their children to be better than they
were. Below, are six common mistakes that millennials make when
parenting:
Time
Most
young millennial parents are busy people. They are always rushing to
close the next big deal or to get that promotion they have always
yearned for. In so doing, they rarely have time to spend with their
children and often come home a little bit too late to witness the
small milestones their children make. This trend may develop until
their children are teenagers and are old enough to notice such
absentia, causing friction in their relationship.
Permissive
parenting
Millennial
parents are indulgent parents. They focus more on being liked by
their children than being authoritative, and often regard their
children as peers and not as children. This style of parenting also
disregards standards of behavior and child responsibility and is
mostly dependant on what the child feels.
Ignorance
As
Aldous
Huxley
once said, “Facts do not cease to exist because they are ignored."
Most millennial parents often ignore their children’s behavior,
dismissing lack of discipline and character with the notion that the
child is undergoing a transition, and he/she will change. Ignorance
does not deal with the problem at hand; neither does it address
issues that need attention.
Social
media
craze
Millennials,
being raised in the advent of technology, often rush to journal all
their experiences online in various social media sites. In so doing,
they aren’t reluctant to document their child’s life trajectory
in the same manner they do to theirs, creating a social media
reliance which their children emulate and become obsessed with.
The
Allowance
debate
Millennial
parents also develop a tendency to overcompensate to get their
children's attention by being a bit too generous with the allowance
stipend. This extra allowance also bends their child's arm towards
good behavior and persuades them to do certain chores.
Overparenting
Doing
everything for their children is a mistake millennial parents make as
it prevents the child from dealing with a mishap or even finding
solutions to errors they may have done later in life.
Despite
all these factors, millennials shouldn't feel entirely hopeless for
allowing destructive behaviors in their children. They should strive
to focus on positive attributes that encourage ethical morals by
taking note of the following pointers:
Allowance
shouldn’t be a reward for good behavior
In
matters technology, less is more
As
much as you feel guilty, sometimes discipline is best
Permissive
parenting isn’t always the right approach
Make
time for your family
All
in all, taking note of what your child does and guiding them towards
good behavior will make your child appreciate your parenting in years
to come.
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