Ditch It in 2025: Parenting and Adulting Trends to Rethink

In this episode of Suburban Burnout, Laura and Megan discuss various parenting trends that they believe should be reconsidered or ditched altogether. They explore the impact of social media on parenting, the dangers of over-parenting, the concept of safetyism, and the shift from traditional birthday parties to more meaningful experiences. The conversation also touches on the challenges of intensive parenting and the importance of allowing children to have unstructured playtime. In this conversation, Laura and Megan explore various themes related to parenting, including the pressures of youth sports, the impact of eco-anxiety on children, the pitfalls of toxic wellness culture, the challenges of overconsumption and digital overload, and the emerging concept of JOMO (joy of missing out). They discuss the importance of balancing healthy living with realistic expectations and the need for open conversations about these topics to foster a healthier mindset for both parents and children.

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Takeaways

• Parents should consider letting go of outdated parenting trends.
• Social media can create unrealistic expectations for parenting.
• Oversharing on social media can compromise children's privacy.
• Overparenting can hinder children's independence and growth.
• Safetyism can limit children's experiences and resilience.
• Birthday parties should focus on experiences rather than extravagant spending.
• Intensive parenting can lead to burnout for both parents and children.
• It's important to set realistic expectations for children's behavior.
• Encouraging unstructured play is vital for children's development.
• Parents should prioritize meaningful experiences over material gifts. It's important to give kids more time to explore sports without pressure.
• Eco-anxiety can be harmful if not approached appropriately with children.
• Toxic wellness culture often has ulterior motives and can create confusion.
• Overconsumption and reliance on digital devices can negatively impact parenting.
• JOMO encourages finding joy in missing out on social events.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Ditching Parenting Trends
06:03 Overparenting and Its Consequences
11:59 The Dangers of Over-Scheduled Lives
17:57 Intensive Parenting and Its Effects
33:56 Navigating Youth Sports and Pressure
40:54 The Dangers of Toxic Wellness Culture
49:08 Overcoming Overconsumption and Digital Overload
01:00:41 Embracing the Joy of Missing Out (JOMO)