Why Millennial Parents Are Exhausted: A Gen X Perspective

Millennial Parenting: A Gen X Perspective Millennial parents are facing unprecedented levels of exhaustion, and a recent TikTok video offers a humorous yet insightful look at one possible reason. The video, featuring a couple, explores the differences between the support systems available to Gen X parents versus their millennial counterparts. The woman in the video states, "You wanna know why millennial parents are so exhausted? Because our kids don't have the type of grandparents that we had." Her husband expands on this, explaining how his parents, working full-time, often sent him and his siblings outside to play, providing a stark contrast to the more involved parenting style of today. He comments on the lack of readily available childcare and the increased expectations on parents. The video's lighthearted tone and relatable content make it a springboard for a discussion on the evolving roles of parents and grandparents in modern society and the need for increased support systems for millennial parents. The video's popularity suggests a widespread resonance with the issues raised.