“Revolutionary Parenting Exposé: What ‘Trendy Tips’ You Need to Stop Following Today!”
Although this is usually done with innocent intentions, Clinical Psychologist Dr. Susan Albers warns CBS12 News that this could be dangerous for children.
“Parents often post information about their children that gives a window to predators… of where their child is located, where they go to school, their teacher, [and] their name.” Dr. Albers says. “It does have clinical consequences in the long run to children’s self-esteem and relationships.”
She explains that creating a narrative around your child can make them feel pressure to conform to that identity, even if it isn’t authentic. It can also be embarrassing for kids to see content of themselves online, either in the moment or when they see it in the future.
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Choose the parenting method that works best for your family, rather than what happens to be trending online
Parents.com also published a piece at the end of 2024 noting which trends they’d like to see vanish. First, they called out kids that have “more luxe skincare routines than parents.”
They also noted that “inchstone parties” have gotten out of control. This is when parents throw celebrations for every tiny accomplishment their children have. It’s great to be supportive and show your kids love, but friends and family members don’t need to be included in every single moment.
And another trend that Nate addressed in his video is gentle parenting. This has exploded on TikTok in recent years, but it has plenty of critics as well. And Emily Edlynn, PhD, wrote a piece for Psychology Today breaking down the negatives of this parenting style.
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