The article critiques the trend among parenting influencers suggesting an 'unscheduled' summer for kids, arguing it shames parents who opt for structured camps. Educational expert Lizzie Assa highlights that such ideals can alienate working parents who need childcare solutions. The nostalgia for simpler times, while appealing, ignores the modern challenges parents face, particularly the absence of a supportive community. Licensed therapist Allie McQuaid adds that many millennial parents lack traditional familial support, exacerbating the struggle to provide safe, enriching summer experiences for their children.
"Every summer these ideals come out...I think that these ideals can be really damaging, especially for working parents."
"What's interesting about this millennial nostalgia...this is not the world we're living in right now."
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