- “The most precious jewels you’ll ever have around your neck are the arms of your children.”
There is a generational gap seen between parents and children. Many a time children are blame for there perspective, point of view, thought process. While in many cases parents are also blamed for denying many wishes of children because of their traditional beliefs.
90’s parents were generally tended towards a more authoritative parenting style, emphasizing clear boundaries, respect for authority, and discipline with explanations, often incorporating time-outs and occasional physical punishment while also focusing on building a strong connection and communication with their children they often encouraged outdoor play and limited screen time, with a balance between strictness and nurturing.
WHAT QUALITIES DOES PARENTS DELIVER DURING 90’S
- Strict discipline: ” beating” ( beating refers to in love ) were common methods for correcting behavior, with a focus on obedience and respect for rules.
- Traditional gender roles: Many mothers stayed at home while fathers were the primary breadwinners.
- Emphasis on outdoor play: Children were encouraged to spend significant time playing outside, with less reliance on electronic devices.
- Communication and connection: While discipline could be strict, 90’s parents often valued open communication and building a strong bond with their children.
- Parenting advice sources: Parents relied on parenting books, family, and friends for guidance.
While in today’s time this is being improved in many areas of the world. Parents let their children to grow by themselves after certain age to pursue further education in their interested field rather than not forcing to follow the family rituals or in family business.
However, in practice, parents contribution to the family is more focused on investing time in work to provide financial support to the family, with less attention to the impact of companionship and insufficient attention to children’s emotional needs, which could result in barriers to growth for children. The companionship of parents brought closer connections between parents and children, and children also had the need for parental companionship and emotional interaction.
Current situation is like you have to be as a friend to your children. That is beneficial for both parents and children. Both should be frankly sharing each others thoughts doesn’t matter what is the topic.
