Gen Alpha Is Never Told 'No'

A family and lifestyle content creator celebrated her oldest daughter’s 11th birthday and allowed her younger kids to blow out the candles too. This video sparked an online discussion about the downfalls of gentle parenting. Let’s get into it.

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[Autumn]

Not your birthday, not your candles. Simple.

[Spencer_p]

My nephew who's age 7 said "you're being mean" and I said "yeah it's because you're being annoying" and he looked at me with this incredulous face. It was as if he'd never experienced push back in his life. Wild.

[RILDIGITAL]

Not being able to say "no" can lead to entitlement and lack of discipline, which can make it harder for these children to interact effectively in society as they grow older.

[Realalexostrowski]

My dad always said when asked by my grandma why he says no a lot: “I don’t negotiate with terrorists”. Children are definitely that😂

[graydiy]

"My first time being a mom"


You have 4 kids, lady!

[pawlmtweezrealz]

And that’s the exact issue. Not the iPads, not the candy, not the skincare. The real issue is the lack of the word….
NO.

[medusacrow]

I use to do the bus route for VBS for my church. Those kids would get wild. One had spaghetti strap shirt and that’s against one of our dress codes. I told her no she can’t get on the bus and she started to throw a fit and wouldn’t go change. So I kicked her off. Next day she was back and gave me attitude again. She then gave me the middle finger. I told the driver to stop and take her back home. She started to cry but I said no. By the end of the week she hugs me and said I’m her favorite person and loves me. Kids need and want discipline. Please say no to kids. They will live and become better people.

[jessicaclark]

“No, it’s not your birthday, sweetie. Let’s celebrate your brother today. Watch how happy he is!” ❤️

I’m a mom of three kids. They should be able to be excited for other people, especially their siblings.

[carla]

I literally dispise parents like this. I've actually seen adult guests at a birthday party ask the parent of the birthday child if they could relight the candles so their random, non-birthday having child can blow out the candles. I hate people like this. Just tell your kid NO and keep it moving

[lealsofi]

This happened at my nephew’s 9th birthday, his 3 year old sister was so sad she couldn’t blow the candles, we all said no, she listened but she was still a bit sad, but my nephew INSISTED in blowing the candles with her, it was his choice and they were both super happy. He’s the sweetest boy and I’m so proud of him.

[ashleyjohnson]

I am a 24-year-old woman and I vividly remember my younger brother blowing my candles out on my seventh birthday. No, my parents didn’t allow him to do that, he just has middle child syndrome. I remember running to my room crying, I was so hurt. Thankfully, my parents are awesome and my dad dealt with him. I’m happy to report my brother learned to never to do that again✨

[noycf]

My Dad was the disciplinary parent in the home. He would give us that look and we would stop in our tracks. We knew that if we didn't, he would whoop our asses. I am soo grateful for that. Thanks Dad! ❤

[patiencechristian]

"No" is not abuse or trauma. Patience is a virtue. Consequences are a part of life. They have to learn that early and at home. My kids get told no all the time 😅

[Guineadragon]

I once had to call a group of Gen Alpha Sephora kids brats because they spilled a whole cup of coca-cola on a carpet, stared at it, then continued gossiping with each other without a second thought. I was left in charge so when I asked a couple to go get paper towels I had one. ONE kid go and get some. The rest sneered at me and said I’m not the boss of them. I called them spoiled brats and went and got the towels myself, they were absolutely aghast that I would dare call their petty little self brats. The adult then returned and they went and complained to her over how I was “so mean” and “called them brats for no reason” the adult laughed and gave me a high five once the kids left 😂

[whitkat]

As a Nanny from the late 80's through the teens, I told parents: If you don't tell them no now, the universe is going to do it for you.: Our children are floundering as they look for direction. As the adult that was often made the "bad guy". I'm here to tell you, they won't hate you for saying no. I NEVER raised a hand to them, but I did discipline them when needed. I also showered them in love. I encouraged them to be charitable first. Kindness doesn't cost you anything. Never act like you're the only person in the room, unless you're the only person in the room.

[graceskyephoto]

It drives me absolutely crazy how these kids are never told no. I have 4 kids ages 18 down to 3. My 7 year old has the biggest heart and always wants my toddler to blow out candles and I tell her I’m glad you want to be nice but this is your birthday! These are your candles and when it’s her birthday she gets her own candles. It’s ok to have something just for you. And don’t get my started on all the “gentle parenting”. There’s a correct way to “gentle parent” but the issue is they are just not parenting at all!

[walkermartin]

Kids are gunna end up like Cartman where they have to open their own gifts at other people’s birthday parties 😂

[zipphora]

My mother gave me a memorable piece of advice before I started school: if the teacher reports that I've been rude or talked back, there will be consequences at home. She even told my teacher to feel free to discipline me when necessary. Because of this, I always behaved well and became one of the teachers' favorites. Growing up in a household where respect was highly valued, I understood early on that my actions have consequences.
I think this approach is missing from parenting these days. Poor teachers can't say anything to the kids without facing backlash from parents. Naturally, their kids will grow up feeling entitled.

[maryfilatov]

5 years ago, I worked at a daycare and we were told to never tell a child “no”. It creates a negative space for the child and will make them feel sad. It also doesn’t tell them a clear direction. Ex. Instead of saying “No running” you tell them “Walking feet”. Pretty much positive redirection. Now as a mom, I see how negatively it impacts a child to never tell them no. My kids will hear me tell them “no” quite often and they are still very happy, obedient children. I am also very firm with them and explain to them “these are the rules” or “this is the boundary”

[rachelhanan]

This is why I have been consistently strait forward with the boundaries in my home. “No” is a staple in my home. When asked “why” I ask back “what do you think will happen if I said yes? Tell me the scenario.” The wheels turn, I get the answer to why I said “no”, and I hear back “mom….that makes sense…” and we are done. We don’t live by feelings, we live by what’s right, healthy morals, boundaries, and good old discipline. One and done in this house lol Results are 👍👍