HuffPost: Millennials Who Grew Up As 'Bedroom Kids' Are Noticing They're Raising 'Living Room Kids'

WHY THE 'BEDROOM KID' VS. 'LIVING ROOM KID' CONVERSATION IS MORE NUANCED THAN SOCIAL MEDIA MAKES IT SEEM.

In this HuffPost feature, I shared a perspective that often gets left out of the viral "bedroom kids vs. living room kids" conversation on TikTok and Instagram. While the trend has become a meaningful symbol of breaking generational cycles, the framing can overlook something important: that a child spending time alone isn't always a red flag, and may actually reflect healthy development.

"You could argue that it's also a sign of great parenting if a child feels comfortable enough to spend some time alone and safely explore their own inner world." — Lauren Maher, LMFT

Read the full article to learn more about what the bedroom kid vs. living room kid dynamic really tells us.