124. Generations of Parenting: How Boomers, Gen X, Millennials, and Gen Z Are Raising the Future

In today’s episode of Burnt Pancakes: Momversations, we’re taking a time-traveling trip through parenting history, from the days of “Because I said so!” to the era of “Let’s name our feelings.”

After a funny moment when my husband sounded exactly like his dad, we started wondering…
Are we really parenting differently than the generations before us?
Or have we just rebranded the same rules with softer language and better snacks?

We break down generational parenting styles including:

• Boomer parenting (1946–1964): Structure, discipline, and responsibility
• Gen X parenting (1965–1980): Independence and problem-solving
• Millennial parenting (1981–1996): Emotional intelligence and gentle guidance
• Gen Z parenting (1997–2012): Vulnerability and mental health awareness
• Gen Alpha (2013–present): Screen-savvy, emotionally aware, and always looking for the iPad charger

You’ll hear:
 ✅ What each generation brought to parenting
 ✅ The benefits each generation passed down
 ✅ How every era shapes the next
 ✅ Why every parent thinks their kids might not survive adulthood
 ✅ A humorous look at Gen Alpha kids and their “skibidi” slang

The big takeaway?
 No generation nailed this whole parenting thing — but every generation moved us forward in some way.

We may cringe when we hear ourselves say the things our parents said… but maybe they were on to something after all.

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