The Psychology of Millennial (Gen-Y) Parents Who are Raising Kids Differently

Did you grow up hearing, "Because I said so!"? For Millennials, that strict, authoritarian upbringing left deep psychological scars and led to a massive generational overcorrection. In this video, we dive deep into the psychology of Millennial parents and the rise of "Gentle Parenting." While breaking the cycle of generational trauma is important, many parents have fallen into the "Best Friend Fallacy." By refusing to set firm boundaries, are Millennials actually creating an entirely new psychological crisis for Gen Alpha? We break down the dark side of friendly parenting, from Boundary Dissolution and Enmeshment to the sheer exhaustion of Information Overload.