The overwhelming nostalgia for all things '90s is absolutely undeniable. From film and television sequels and reboots (think, Independence Day 2, Fuller House, The X-Files) to revived musicians' careers (Sleater-Kinney, D'Angelo, The Prodigy) and fashion styles (overalls, choker necklaces, flannel), Generation X has definitely made a comeback. Perhaps the only things better to come out of this revival than the trends are the 90s kids who make the best parents.
Think about it. The '90s generation of children were probably the last ones who got to experience a life without navigating the murky waters of social media. Sure, having a dial-up modem and yelling at your sibling to get off the phone so you could use the internet to chat on AOL was annoying, but it made you appreciate it even more when it worked smoothly. Just like the travelers whose fates you decided on The Oregon Trail, having a somewhat tech and gadget-free lifestyle allowed you to solve problems creatively and primarily with only your brain and a library card.
Though people always say the past is viewed through rose-colored glasses, this might just be the exception. Regardless of the technological disadvantages or decidedly non-organic school lunches, there were plenty of positive aspects to growing up in that era, too. So check out some of the reasons why '90s kids make the best moms.
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They're Good Debators
In the 1990s, there were limited options for how people could get their music. Without the modern convenience of a personal laptop and iTunes account, they relied on a ride to a CD store. If you thought the hard part was over, you'd be wrong. Not only did they have to get their parents to drive them, but then they had to convince them to buy music with a "Parental Advisory" label on it. '90s kids became experts at debating and giving reasons why they needed that Smashing Pumpkins CD. And as every parent knows, being able to hold your own with an arguing toddler takes talent.
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They Felt The Pain Of Responsibility
In the '90s, a new toy craze swept the nation: electronic pets. Whether it was a Tamagotchi, Digimon, or Giga Pet, the concept was the same. The kid was in charge of remembering to feed, "play" with, and monitor their virtual pet or else they met an untimely death. Unless their parents didn't mind spending oodles of money, most kids had to just deal with the fact that their pet was gone. A hard lesson in responsibility, but one they won't soon forget as they take on the ultimate responsibility: children.
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They're Handy
The '90s were an interesting time for video games. On the one hand, there had never been so many options. On the other, they regularly malfunctioned. So just like MacGyver, '90s kids had to figure out how to fix things at a young age. Blowing in cartridges, untangling landline phone cords, figuring out how to make your CD player stop skipping, and getting the tape carefully back inside a VHS or cassette required skill and deft hands. No wonder today's moms are showing Pinterest who's boss.