PERBEDAAN POLA ASUH ANTARGENERASI: STUDI KOMPARATIF ANTARA GENERASI X, Y, DAN Z

Abstract

Parenting is the way parents educate, stimulate, nurture, train, and help develop various aspects of child development so that they are able to live life optimally. Each generation has a different approach in implementing parenting, which is influenced by the values, norms, and socio-cultural conditions of its time. This study aims to conduct a literature review on the differences in parenting between generations, especially between Generations X, Y (Millennials), and Z, and identify the unique characteristics of each generation in educating children. The study was conducted by searching scientific articles from electronic databases such as Proquest, Science Direct, Scopus, and Google Scholar, using the keyword “parenting” for publications between 2020 and 2025. The results show that Generation X tends to use authoritarian parenting that emphasizes discipline and control, while Generation Y is more flexible with authoritative patterns that combine emotional closeness and clear boundaries. On the other hand, Generation Z, which is entering the role of parents, shows a tendency towards democratic parenting that emphasizes open communication and understanding of children's digital development. The findings suggest that parenting practices continue to evolve as social values and technology change. This study makes an important contribution to understanding the dynamics of parenting across generations and can serve as a basis for developing contextualized and adaptive parenting education interventions.