Woke Parenting: What Does it Mean for Parents?

When you say “woke,” what does it mean? If you have no idea, it’s time to learn about the much-discussed topic, because our children are changing the rules.

According to the Merriam-Webster dictionary, woke means awake.

However, the true meaning is to forget about traditions and be open-minded to upcoming issues such as social justice (even if you don’t agree with what they represent).

At the close of the decade, parents were becoming more woke. Parenting practices are scrutinized more and more. We recognize that the way our parents raised us and how their parents raised them cannot be the way we parent today.

The world was an extremely different place in 2020. Our children are exposed to violence, sex, drugs, and greed from birth. Social media, television, and radio have given unlimited access right at your fingertips. Parental guidance is no longer suggested. It’s imperative.

It goes without saying that we should be more aware of what our children are exposed to.

Additionally, we need to be prepared to combat what they are seeing. So instead of watching YouTube, read a book together and create a picture of their favorite party of the story.

Instead of Fortnite, build a fort outside. Take all electronics and use parental controls to shut the WiFi down for family dinner.

Children need open communication, understanding, and general interest from their parents. Keep those old-school values but bring them current to today’s children. Remember, the children are our future. Make sure they are prepared.