We Are Failing Our Children with Soft Parenting — And It Gets Worse

Is gentle parenting a sign of weakness or strength?

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We can’t keep pretending that Millennials haven’t created a generation that’s completely lost its way.

No matter how much we sugarcoat it, the reality is glaring at us: we’re raising a generation of entitled, reckless, and emotionally unstable individuals.

Teen violence, substance abuse, and unchecked aggression aren’t just headlines — they’re symptoms of a deeper problem.

And yet, instead of addressing the root cause, many parents have taken refuge in the illusion of “gentle parenting,” mistaking indulgence for love and avoiding discipline under the guise of emotional validation.

I wasn’t even thinking about this when I opened TikTok last night. It was just another ordinary day, and I was scrolling through Funny Babise videos, enjoying those lighthearted moments that help you forget the world’s chaos.

TikTok is my little escape — when life gets overwhelming, I lose myself in comedy influencers who make everything feel a little less serious.

But then, out of nowhere, a message popped up on my screen: “I just lost Grant.”