Gen Z is leaning towards one parenting trend when raising their kids, new study reveals
Gen Z parents concerned with breaking cycles of generational trauma, research shows
- A new survey indicates that Generation Z parents are significantly concerned with breaking cycles of generational trauma in their approach to raising children.
- Research by Talker Research for Kiddie Academy found that 41 percent of Gen Z parents are adopting 'cycle-breaking parenting', focusing on healing trauma and avoiding past negative patterns.
- While gentle parenting is less universally embraced by Gen Z, 43 percent believe it is effective in certain situations and often needs to be combined with other parenting styles.
- Gen Z parents primarily aim to prepare their children for the real world, with 54 percent prioritizing this, in contrast to millennial parents who focus more on mental and emotional support (62 percent).
- The survey of 2,000 parents revealed that 85 percent agree there is no single 'one size fits all' approach to child-rearing, with 84 percent noting their parenting styles evolve as their children grow.