Millennial Moms vs. Millennial Dads

• Millennial moms have the thought that they must “do it all” based on "what they encounter online and the multiple roles they play in today’s fast-paced society."
• BabyCenter found that 80% of millennial moms said that it’s very important for them to be the perfect mom, this is higher than both gen X and boomer mothers.
• "Millennial dads are feeling the pressure to move past the traditional father figure role and take on responsibilities that were typically assumed by women in generations past." Thus, nearly 21% of them are stay-at-home caregivers.
• Crowdtap found that about 97% of millennial moms and 93% of millennial dads find "social media “somewhat” to “extremely” helpful to their parenting."

Overprotective Parents

• Today-parents are more protective in comparison to past-parenting. About 62% of American parents are sometimes overprotective, "and this is particularly the case among millennial mothers."
•  Seven-in-ten millennial moms say they are overprotective, compared with 60% of Generation X moms and 54% of Boomer moms.
• Millennial Moms are worried about "bullying, child rape, and kidnappings."
• "They are becoming increasingly aware and scared about the effects of technology and social media on a child’s safety and mental well-being, and it might cause them to be increasingly cautious and vigilant."

More Intimate Relation With Children

• Millennial parents have "a more intimate, less hierarchical role with their children than parents of previous generations."
• They say that they want an honest and open dialogue with their kids.
•  Nearly 8 out of 10 millennial parents said that their kid is one of their best friends.
• About 74% of millennial parents have their children involved in household decisions.