Retro Parenting

Childproof

Gwenna Laithland and Tori Phantom

Kids & Family, Parenting

4.9 • 2K Ratings

🗓️ 27 August 2025

⏱️ 52 minutes

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Summary

Millennials are notorious for really cherishing their nostalgia. We can’t help it. We had really cool things. And we long for simpler times. But not too simple. A new parenting trend is emerging that blends modern convenience and invention with the laid back vibe of the 90s. From landline phones making a comeback to wiping the floor with your own progeny on MarioKart, Tori and Gwenna discuss Retro Parenting and how we’re already sort of accidentally been doing a lot of it. Because we are incredibly nostalgic millennials. Now pass the rubber band ball and untangle the phone cord before mom gets mad. We want to hear from you! Let us know what you think of retro parenting, email us: childproofmail@gmail.com Pre-order Gwenna's new book, Thinky Thoughts Subscribe for preshow bonus content Be sure to check our other shows: Founded Bibliophage Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:00.0	I've ruled out uni because I want to live at home.
0:02.0	I've ruled out uni because I want to earn money.
0:05.0	I've ruled out uni because of my grades.
0:10.0	Study with the Open University and there's no need to rule out anything.
0:13.0	With our respected degrees, you can learn from home and work alongside study.
0:17.0	We're open to all. Plus, you'll have the support of expert tutors.
0:22.8	So rethink your future with the degree you didn't think was possible. The Open University.
0:28.3	The future is open. She wasn't just hanging up on my friends, but she was indicating to me,
0:34.7	get off. I have to say, there is something lost in getting in an argument on the phone and being able to slam that receiver. Just slam it down. Raising a well-behaved child in Israel requires strict discipline and punishment. Today we will look. fuck we will not.
1:07.1	Hello and welcome to childproof. I'm Gwana Lathland.
1:08.2	And I'm Tori Phantom.
1:09.6	Today's episode goes out to everyone who is unwilling to let go of their nostalgia.
1:16.8	Even when the kids call it cringe.
1:19.6	Especially when the kids call it cringe.
1:22.6	So today's episode got started because I found an article about retro parenting.
1:29.2	Another parenting style name.
1:32.8	This is not a parenting style.
1:34.9	It's a parenting trend.
1:36.9	It's slightly different.
1:38.5	Okay.
1:39.1	All right.
1:39.5	Well, before you tell us about that, let's start the timer.
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