"They were raised with the American dream in mind. I want to raise my kids to feel that nice things and lots of money don't equal a happy life. Happiness comes from experiences and how you treat people. The American dream should be whatever dream you want instead of working so hard to be rich that you forget what life is about, and you look back and realize how much you missed. Be present."
"We are a sex-positive household, which my family definitely wasn't. My children have known the correct names for their body parts since they learned to talk, and no questions are off-limits. Communication is key. We believe that all behavior is communication, so we work to fix underlying issues rather than just focus on the behavior. This is particularly important because both of our boys are autistic, so behavior is their primary mode of communication rather than speech."
Many millennial parents emphasize experiences and relationships over accumulating wealth and possessions, teaching children that money and nice things do not equal happiness. Parents focus on presence and intentional living so children value personal fulfillment rather than social expectations of success. Positive self-image is actively encouraged, allowing children to present themselves however they choose. Households adopt sex-positive practices, using correct body-part names and answering questions openly. Caregivers view behavior as communication, addressing underlying issues rather than only punishing actions, and increase involvement in children’s interests, including shared play and activities that foster connection and joy.
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