Millennial parents: What makes them so different?

Over the years, the approach to parenting has changed and evolved. With the advancement of technology and the advent of social media, young men and women are more informed and aware. Unlike the earlier days, becoming a parent is now a choice, rather than a necessity and today's millennials know exactly what that means.

Millennial parents have refrained from the traditional style of parenting and are more progressive in raising their kids.

They are more organized and before even becoming a parent, they believe in building their careers and themselves for a more secure future. This facilitates them to be more stable in life and provides their children with all the support they need.

In today's time, millennial mothers have also broken stereotypes and are managing their work-life balance with utmost efficiency.

Unlike any other generation of parents, millenials have proven to be extremely organized and efficient about the future of their children. Even before entering the circle of parenting, they try and regulate all their finances and securing themselves a career that ensures a stable future for their kid,

According to Forbes Magazine, 66% of millennials are saving for their children’s college years, while only 47% of Gen-Xers and 35% of baby boomers did the same.

Millennial parents understand the value of raising a positive child. Instead of being an authoritarian parent, which can often cause a dent in the parent-child relationship, they believe in better communication and understanding between them and their kid. Instead of imposing, they give their child the chance to have a say in making decisions.

While today's millennials are more engrossed in their work and are committed towards a successful life, they also understand the value of family and their kids. Although time is a major constraint, research has found that millennial parents are more efficient in making time for their kids. And it is not just mothers, who were previously stereotyped as homemakers, but also the fathers who are making time for their kids.

Millenials are all about freedom and individuality. As much as they seek the same support and love from others, they also believe in the idea of 'self'. That said, parents who belong to the group of millennials value and understand their child's individuality and instead of telling them what they should and shouldn't do, they let them take the important call.

With social media as the guiding force in today's time, parents are more informed and more educated about the different approaches to parenting. While earlier people sought advice from other people, today, parenting advice is just a click away. That said, while many myths and misinformations circulate, the course of parenting has surely changed with the internet.