And it was the boomer generation who raised the men right now some of whom are entitled arseholes, who think domestic work is woman’s work, who think they should keep all their money, do fuck all in the house, not marry but expect wife privileges, have kids and let the “misses” look after them.
So you could say that parenting technique wasn’t great.
Admittingly Gen X have also raised some of the incel lot. We are Gen X. And have boys. And think oh my god how do we do this!
So time will tell how the millennials get it wrong, and they will, in some ways.
Who you have children with is more important than how many.
There are so many wonderful experiences having children, ours are worth the money, we are happier, calmer adults, they bring us laughter each day, they are mid teens now and work at school, cause no trouble, are funny, run errands, do chores, have interesting virewpoints, give us a connection to the future, it is a pleasure and privilege to watch them grow. They have given us a many great memories as a family, the are the main reason for our drive and success. I think, whilst we wouldn’t demand n caring duties, they would advocate fr us if we need it as we get older. Our lives are much better with them. But I had children with a loyal, kind, devoted, strong, loving, funny, caring partner. I didn’t have a burning desire to have or not have a child or two, but together with H it continues to be the best thing we have ever done. I wouldn’t have had kids with just “anyone”.
The theatre shows, days out, amount of swimming, holidays, building sandcastles, fairground rides, swings, basketball hoops, paintings, baking, fancy dress making, bike riding, puddle jumping - the list is endless, we wouldn’t have done without them. It’s not all bad.