Teachers, Tell Me What Boomer Parents Did Right That Millennial Parents Have Kind Of Forgotten About

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Teachers have unique insights on children and parenting that most people aren’t privy to. To that end, I want to know: what are some things you think Boomer parents got right that millennial parents have kind of forgotten about?

Perhaps you’ve noticed that millennial parents are more likely to be helicopter parents, or are otherwise overly involved in aspects of their kids' lives that miiiiight require alittlemore freedom. What have you noticed?

Maybe you’re thinking of something that millennials haven’t justforgottenabout, but have actually rejected — and perhaps have gone a little too far. How has that affected their kids?

Perhaps you’ve been teaching for long enough that you taught millennials whentheywere kids, and are now teaching their children. What were their parents like?

Or maybe you had the (inevitable) adult moment when you caught yourself thinking, “WhenIwas a kid, weneverwould have done xyz!” These moments are real. The kids are cringe. This is a safe space — tell me about it!

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This is a judge-free zone. Meaning you can judge people freely. In fact, I want you to share your juiciest judgments.

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Teachers have unique insights on children and parenting that most people aren’t privy to. To that end, I want to know: what are some things you think Boomer parents got right that millennial parents have kind of forgotten about?#

I’ve seen teachers online frustrated with things like lack of academic discipline at home, tolerance for lying, and parents always taking their child’s sideeven when they’re undeniably in the wrong. If you have a story like that, please share it!#

Perhaps you’ve noticed that millennial parents are more likely to be helicopter parents, or are otherwise overly involved in aspects of their kids' lives that miiiiight require alittlemore freedom. What have you noticed?#

Maybe you’re thinking of something that millennials haven’t justforgottenabout, but have actually rejected — and perhaps have gone a little too far. How has that affected their kids?#

Perhaps you’ve been teaching for long enough that you taught millennials whentheywere kids, and are now teaching their children. What were their parents like?#

Or maybe you had the (inevitable) adult moment when you caught yourself thinking, “WhenIwas a kid, weneverwould have done xyz!” These moments are real. The kids are cringe. This is a safe space — tell me about it!#

Whatever comes to mind, indulge me and share down below! Peopleloveto hear this kind of stuff. Or, if you prefer to stay anonymous, feel free to check out thisGoogle form. Your insight may be shared in an upcoming BuzzFeed Community post!#

Teachers have unique insights on children and parenting that most people aren’t privy to. To that end, I want to know: what are some things you think Boomer parents got right that millennial parents have kind of forgotten about?

I’ve seen teachers online frustrated with things like lack of academic discipline at home, tolerance for lying, and parents always taking their child’s sideeven when they’re undeniably in the wrong. If you have a story like that, please share it!

Perhaps you’ve noticed that millennial parents are more likely to be helicopter parents, or are otherwise overly involved in aspects of their kids' lives that miiiiight require alittlemore freedom. What have you noticed?

Maybe you’re thinking of something that millennials haven’t justforgottenabout, but have actually rejected — and perhaps have gone a little too far. How has that affected their kids?

Perhaps you’ve been teaching for long enough that you taught millennials whentheywere kids, and are now teaching their children. What were their parents like?

Or maybe you had the (inevitable) adult moment when you caught yourself thinking, “WhenIwas a kid, weneverwould have done xyz!” These moments are real. The kids are cringe. This is a safe space — tell me about it!

Whatever comes to mind, indulge me and share down below! Peopleloveto hear this kind of stuff. Or, if you prefer to stay anonymous, feel free to check out thisGoogle form. Your insight may be shared in an upcoming BuzzFeed Community post!