The author reflects on the vast differences in parenting from the 1990s to today, particularly as their grandson approaches middle school. While the author had their own parenting experiences, they acknowledge the striking changes, including advancements in technology and rising concerns like school safety and student debt. The landscape of adolescence has transformed dramatically, necessitating that advice for raising teens today must adapt to this new reality, emphasizing the importance of understanding these shifts in parenting strategies.
Raising children today involves navigating a landscape of technology, security concerns, and societal pressures that weren't present in the 90s upbringing of their parents.
Communication is no longer a face-to-face meeting or a phone call; it’s now seamlessly integrated through various online platforms, which shifts dynamics significantly.
Parents today have to worry about issues like school shootings and overwhelming student debt, which were not concerns when I was raising my children.
Generational parenting advice must evolve, recognizing that the growing challenges—thanks to technological and societal changes—require a different approach than in the past.
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