‘Toxic’ Parenting Phrases Millennials Raised by Boomers Refuse To Pass Down
Upstract [Unofficial]
February 8, 2026
If you grew up with boomer parents, you probably heard: "Stop crying, or I’ll give you something to cry about." But many kids today have never encountered those old‑school "tough love" lines—and one mom proved it in a viral video. In the Instagram clip, Mariela De La Mora (@mariela.delamora)…
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