Generational differences sow the seeds of generational misunderstanding. In turn, these seeds of misunderstanding would grow into generational trauma.
That kind of trauma is what some parents in Tiktok are trying to prevent. You see, when parents turn into grandparents, they would assume that the same way of upbringing would apply to their grandchildren, as it were for their children.
However, as time passes, the needs of new generations change. So it also counts that the ways of upbringing should not remain the same. The boomer thinking regarding personal boundaries and child upbringing should be retired.
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When grandparents spend time with their grandchildren, sometimes conflicts in regards to personal boundaries arise
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Parents and experts on TikTok have been discussing the importance of grandparent-grandchild boundaries
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Mom Lisa Pontius explains how the “my house, my rules” idea is different from setting boundaries
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According to her, “my house, my rules” is an authoritarian approach that deprives anyone of explanation, while setting boundaries limits someone and encourages healthy discussion
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Another mom, Audia Reggie, stated that, as things stand, grandparent-grandchild relationships aren’t rights, but privileges
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At least in the US, grandparents have no rights to grandkids
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Hypnotic coach Micah Stephens then stated that grandkids need love and respect, not grandparents
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For Diary of Honest Mom, grandparents would often cross boundaries by buying their grandkids excessive gifts
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