Let’s face it, life changed a lot since many of us were kids. 

Around the time many of us were young, Cabbage Patch Toys were the first toy craze out there.  Those things (while still cherished by many) are considerably lower tech along with many other things from our youth. 

While I had always swore I would never be that person who starts out stories by saying ‘back in my day’ that promise has been much harder to keep lately. 

  As many of today’s generation of parents are Gen X and Gen Y grew we developed alongside the advanced tech we have.  Our own kids are the first generation to always know what life is with Wikipedia, cell phones, and instant communication.  They are growing immersed in information 24/7 while we grew up alongside it all.

This new generation is also different from ours, and that of our own parents.  So different that a cursory search can turn up thousands of articles on how to communicate between with the different generations.

A personal favorite example would be what used to be a social ostracizing label of being a ‘nerd’ or a ‘geek’, when many of us were younger, and still in school, being called either was the social end of our lives.  Now, it’s a label that is proudly touted.  It’s come so far that being called a geek is an all out good thing.

There are still many warnings over our present ways of life creating social outcasts, it does seem that that won’t be nearly as much of an issue as it was feared. 

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Men and women have a different style of communication.  While this is a undoubtedly generalized sentence, in many instances it is true.  Due to the same different communication styles, problems can easily arise.

This can leave many quite confused about why exactly they are fighting.

One of the main differences can arise from a woman’s method of talking about the problem.  While this isn’t an issue in and of itself (after all, it’s a good way to think through the issue at hand) the problem can arise from the man’s communication style.  Generally speaking, men talk about problems and offer solutions.  When someone is talking about their issue, many men want to offer a solution to fix the issue at hand.

It can also be misinterpreted as being condescending if a woman is to state an issue without any intent behind it, it can be misinterpreted by someone as assigning blame.  Yet, it is a communication style of women (myself included) to simply state the problem and any issues that may arise out of it.

• While every couple is different (as are the individuals involved) try taking a step back and think before you react.
• Communication is important in every relationship, and to communicate effectively both partners in the parenting situation have to be on the same page.
• Try not to over analyze the things your partner says, and be honest with your feelings.
• Chances are: your partner is not psychic so you will have to tell them exactly what you want.

If you have a suggestion that works in your relationship with your co-parent, feel free to post it in the comments!

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