u/LakeTilia

Why is the older generation (boomers) so dismissive of modern child safety guidelines?

I've just had my first baby and notice that most boomers I've spoken to either online or in person are so dismissive, almost annoyed or angry at new and modern child safety precautions. Why? Surely you would want to know the best up to date techniques and procedures to keep your loved ones safe? Why do they become offended when you let them know new things, no matter how nicely its said?

Edit: Thankyou so much for everyone who contributed - i really do genuinely appreciate all the different perspectives on this, and its made me consider many different points of view I hadn't thought of! Thanks again guys

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u/LakeTilia — 6 days ago