#Parentaleducation

A recent spotlight by the HuffPost has reignited debate about parenting practices passed down from the boomer generation, highlighting that several trends once deemed normal are now considered outdated, strange, or even potentially harmful by today’s parents. As Thai society transitions swiftly with global influences, these findings raise urgent questions for families seeking to nurture healthy, happy children in a dramatically changed world.

Traditional parenting guidance, from the belief in strict physical discipline to outdated gender roles and a dismissive attitude toward mental health, has long shaped parenting in Thailand and abroad. The HuffPost article, based on expert opinions and parental feedback, lists 18 specific practices from the boomer era that today’s parents often reject. These include using corporal punishment, shaming children for expressing emotions, and insisting on unconditional obedience, practices that were once seen as keys to success but are now tied to negative outcomes in modern research (HuffPost).

A new article making waves online explores 11 subtle yet powerful indicators that a person was raised by a “high-quality parent”—those whose approach to parenting promotes not only emotional intelligence and confidence, but also an enduring sense of self-worth and resilience as children grow into adulthood. Drawing upon recent psychological research, the piece offers insights for Thai readers keen to reflect on their family experiences, or seeking to nurture similar strengths in the next generation (YourTango).