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Why Gen Z Thinks Their Parents Are Toxic | Vijender Chauhan

Parents and children today are speaking two completely different emotional languages. One generation believes it is protecting the family through discipline, sacrifice and authority. The other generation values emotional well-being, individuality and personal freedom. Somewhere in between, communication is collapsing. In this video, we explore why terms like “toxic parents,” “gaslighting,” “boundaries,” and “narcissism” have become so common among Gen Z, and how social media, internet culture, therapy language and changing social values are reshaping family relationships. Are parents really becoming toxic? Or are children interpreting care as control? Why are emotional distances increasing inside families despite being more connected digitally than ever before? This video examines the growing generational gap between parents and children, the psychological impact of internet culture, the rise of cancel culture inside families, and why misunderstanding is slowly replacing communication in modern relationships. Topics Covered: * Gen Z and parents conflict * Toxic parenting debate * Emotional disconnect in families * Internet and family relationships * Therapy language on social media * Boundaries and emotional well-being * Indian parenting culture * Generational gap in India * Family communication problems * Psychology of modern relationships If you have ever felt misunderstood by your parents, or felt disconnected from your children, this conversation is important. About Dr Vijender: Dr Vijender Chauhan is an educator, UPSC Interviewer and Motivational speaker with an experience of over a decade. He is one of the most recognised faces among the UPSC aspirants. Follow us on Social Media: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/masijeevi Twitter: https://x.com/masijeevi?lang=en Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/masijeevi/ Public speaking series: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLZsjpxNdkPe9703jiUliZrRB8cZMIXPyH&si=iIQoHc2SrsoOdI1M Podcast with Dr Vijender: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLZsjpxNdkPe8xHGGNWhzZEzVbugyiyGnd&si=qyySVVRlZNSba8LI #genz #parenting #toxicparents #family #psychology #indianparents #generationgap #relationships #mentalhealth #socialmedia #communication #selfgrowth #vijendermasijeevi #genzindia #familyissues #emotionalwellbeing #internetculture #modernrelationships #youth #society