""My kids are so invested in their children it's beautiful! They use gentle parenting techniques, even with challenging personalities; provide them with healthy outlets and nurture their friends as well. They're 100% better than I was - but I had to do it alone with five children. I'd choose my kid's parenting over mine, every time!" - Anne W."
""People who want to do gentle parenting should really educate themselves on how it works if they are trying to achieve the goals of gentle parenting. Frequently people confuse it with permissive parenting." - Marny H."
""Likes: My daughter is a hard working, gentle and wonderful mother, and my son-in-law is an amazing hands-on dad that successfully carries half the load. Our collective grandkids would be fortunate if they ALL have this kind of parenting. Dislikes: Sad Beige Parenting." - Angela A."
Parenting practices and norms shift across generations. Millennials and younger Gen X parents generally adopt more conscious approaches and access far more information, advice and opinions than previous generations did. Many grandparents observe and appreciate the rise of gentle parenting and greater paternal involvement. Some grandparents express concern that gentle parenting is sometimes confused with permissive parenting, and advise proper education on gentle parenting principles. Grandparents praise hands-on fathers who share childcare equally and value parents who provide nurturing outlets for children. Community exchanges capture a mix of admiration, caution and envy toward modern parenting conveniences.
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