How the image of the 'ideal father' has changed – from boomers to Generation Z

The article traces the evolution of perceptions of the ideal father from the baby boomer generation to Generation Z, based on material from Your Tango. For boomers, protection and financial support were key; Generation X focused on being present in their children's lives; millennials emphasized conscious parenting; and Gen Z strives for a balance of authority, warmth, and freedom.

The article, based on material from Your Tango, describes how the image of the ideal father has changed from generation to generation. For boomers, the main benchmarks were support and financial stability, with a key style trait of restraint and adherence to traditions. Generation X, raised in households where both parents worked, prioritized care and involvement, striving to be present in their child's life, which sometimes resulted in hyper-control. Millennials made fatherhood part of their identity, focusing on mindfulness, mental health, and protection from stress. Generation Z is forming a flexible approach, combining gentleness, rules, and freedom, valuing partnership and emotional intelligence. The article concludes with the evolution of fatherhood from basic protection to deep psycho-emotional interaction.