Category: The Evolution of Parenting Styles Over the Decades

The baby boomer generation tended to adopt more permissive parenting styles, a shift influenced by the cultural revolutions of the 1960s and 1970s. This generation placed a higher value on individuality and self-expression, leading to a more lenient approach in raising their children. They were more likely to question traditional authority figures and norms, which translated into a more questioning and open style of parenting.