Gen Y can think themselves lucky having Gen X rather than Boomer parents

I have got into the habit of dreaming up snappy little acronyms (see previous posting). Here is another, “ibsw” (interesting, but, so what).

This article talks about some research that shows that Gen X are better parents than Boomers. Some quotes:

"We see big gaps between how the boomers raise kids and how Gen X does it," says a report published by Reach Advisors, called -Generation X Parents: From Grunge to Grown Up.”

"With boomers, the focus was on making money and creating quality time for the kids. But Gen X just wants to be around their kids while they are growing up. And Gen-X dads, in particular, say they want to do more than bring home a pay cheque."

“It found that Gen-X parents were more likely to say that family was their priority. Gen-X fathers were also more likely to lend a hand around the house. While boomer fathers said they spent about zero to three hours a day on child-rearing activities, including taking care of the children and cleaning, Gen-X fathers spent twice as much time - between three and six hours - on similar tasks.”

OK, full marks for Gen X parents, but so what? Dick Stroud: www.20plus30.com