Parenting
the Alpha cohort
… a parenting journey inside the 21st century …
About Alpha
Parenting is a lifelong journey and a collection of experiences we learn as we nurture children. Good parenting will surely facilitate their growth, health, and general well-being. It will also empower them with self-esteem and the confidence to hustle with 21st century challenges. The opposite is true when children are poorly parented.
At Parenting Alpha, we describe our own journey, one dotted with technology, globalization, diversity, competitiveness & emerging social-economic challenges! Hopefully, ours is not ‘very’ different from yours, and even better, we can learn a thing or two from each other. Our collective input should simplify our individual journeys.
Food for thought
‘Kids will follow your example. Not your advice. Don’t just tell them to: do more physical activity, eat healthier food, get outside more, do the right thing, be kind to others, read books. Make sure you are doing these things so your kids will follow. Lead by example.’
Jack Coulson
‘When parents are too hands-on, kids fail to learn self-reliance. Instead of hovering like a helicopter parent, try submarine parenting: give kids the freedom to explore and surface if there’s a distress signal.’
Adam Grant
Recent articles
Parenting Styles: How Uninvolved Parenting Compares to Other Styles
Uninvolved parenting is the least effective and harmful parenting style that can lead to emotional, behavioral, and academic problems in children.
The Pros and Cons of Permissive Parenting: Why Setting Boundaries Matters
Learn about the advantages and disadvantages of permissive parenting and how it can impact your child’s technology use.
Authoritative Parenting: Striking a Balance Between Support and Control
Learn how authoritative parenting can positively impact your child’s self-well-being, while also understanding the potential challenges of this parenting style.
Featured articles
Generation Alpha kids
Generation Alpha is the name given to the latest demographic cohort, a generation born entirely in the 21st century. Alpha children and soon-to-be teenagers are wired to co-exist with the digital ecosystem in its entirety.
What grown up Alphas will become
Generation Alpha predictions highlight what demographic experts think will become of the current generation cohort when it reaches maturity. Of the many predictions, Alpha will probably become most tech savvy generation yet.
Why you should Teach your Child to Read Wide!
When children read wide, they deliberately explore fiction, non-fiction, and other content, on top of academic reading material. This empowers them with knowledge, empathy, and tolerance of other people and cultures.
Archive
10 Examples of Bad Parenting Styles in the 21st Century!
Bad parenting is evident when we are always angry, tech-indifferent, lacking empathy, poor listeners, and, of course, poor role models.
10 Parenting Quotes About the Influence of Technology Today
These parenting quotes reflect the intersection of parenting and technology. They provide valuable insights on raising children who are both technologically savvy and grounded in family values.
10 Reasons that Lead to Substance Abuse in Children & Teens
Factors leading to substance abuse in children and teens revolve around emotional, behavioral, environmental, and genetic predisposition.
21st Century Skills Your Child Needs to Coexist with Computer Automation
Yes, workflows and companies such as Google, Apple, Netflix & Facebook want people with 21st century skills, to milk more ‘juice’ out of technology.
4 Parenting Tips to Help Protect Children Against Online Sexual Predators
While traditional sexual predators walked down the streets, online sexual predators use the power of the internet to lure their victims.
5 Parenting Tricks To Treat Social Media Addiction in Children
Curbing social media addiction in the youth is no mean feat. It is a tough undertaking that needs thoughtful planning & implementation.
Generational Cohorts:
The generation years chart and timeline describe the seven recent demographic cohorts stretching from way back in the 20th century. They include the Greatest, Silent, Boomer, X, Millennial, Z, and Alpha generations.