On-air personality Toolz recently sparked a lively discussion on social media regarding the complexities of modern parenting compared to previous generations.
In her tweet, she questioned whether raising children today is more challenging than it was in the past, touching on aspects such as the abundance of information, the impact of technology, and the changing family dynamics.
Her tweet read:
Do you think it’s easier to raise kids now or in our parent’s time? Not just a finances conversation, extended family/community structure, japa etc. I feel overwhelmed sometimes because there’s too much information out there. Conflicting information too.”
Toolz’s post opened up a significant discourse online, with many weighing in on the challenges they face as parents today. Here are some notable comments from netizens:
– being_mrs_babs: “It takes the blood of Jesus Christ to raise kids these days.”
– brownney: “It’s exhausting my dear, don’t give my children phones anymore till they’re 18.”
– pweetie_ik: “It’s quite harder now. The collective raising of kids isn’t attainable anymore. Being raised by the community made it much easier, and also, there was less information to distort thought.”
– deliveredby_zay: “The best way to raise your kids nowadays is to teach them righteousness…. teach them the ways of God. I still thought about this few days ago and honestly teaching children to be righteous is the only way out.”
– diamond.6836: “I pity for single mothers in this kind hard economic because is not easy. The lord is their strength.”
– fabtouchskincare_spa: “Raising kids nowadays is not easy at all. In this jet age. May God help us in taking care and raising them properly.”
– taaatibg: “Just try your best and make them know God early. They really need God to scale through this worldly life.”
– joanodenu: “It’s harder now cos kids have access to information online that can either educate them or make them do otherwise. Parenting now is by the Grace of God.”
The varied responses highlight a common theme of navigating the complexities of modern parenting. Many expressed that while the availability of information and technology offers valuable resources, it also presents new challenges and distractions. Additionally, there was a recurring sentiment that faith and community support remain crucial in guiding children through today’s world.
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