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Honestly, we are all exhausted. For years, millennial parents were told that every tantrum is a “learning opportunity.” We were told to “validate every feeling” at the expense of our own sanity. But as we move into 2026, the data is in. “Gentle Parenting” often led to massive parental burnout. In many cases, it led to a lack of boundaries that is hurting kids. It’s not your fault that you feel like a pushover. The system told you that any firm discipline was “trauma.” But the pendulum is swinging back.
Welcome to the era of FAFO Parenting. This new trend is taking over social media because it is far more honest about the realities of raising humans.
