TikTok is obsessed with Millennials trying to teach their Boomer parents gentle parenting. The trend of “gentle parenting” prioritizes open communication and empathy over discipline, and Millennial parents coined this style to teach their children about consequences through calm conversations rather than punishment. But now, some young parents are showing TikTok what it’s like trying to explain gentle parenting to their own parents, often resulting in funny misunderstandings. Taylor Wolfe (37-years-old) went especially viral attempting to teach her mom about it, pulling in over 5M views in less than a day, totaling at 10M now. Wolfe suggested that instead of saying “be careful,” to their child, it’s better to ask, “what’s your plan?” Her mom replied, “I don’t even know MY plan!” Tons of commentors agree that this scenario perfectly illustrates the occasional shortcomings of gentle parenting—and how Boomers don’t really understand the gentle approach as a whole. (Upworthy)
📊 YPulse data: 50% of Gen Z and Millennial parents are interested in trying gentle parenting
