How do you cope with eco-anxiety as a parent? (sh.itjust.works)

submitted 1 week ago by Croquette@sh.itjust.works to c/parenting@lemmy.world

24 comments fedilink hide all child comments

Hello,

I have two young kids and lately, I am having a lot of anxiety and sadness thinking about how the current climate crisis will affect them.

I also have regrets because I decided to have children while knowing about the climate crisis. At the time, I was optimistic, but no so much anymore.

It has been hitting me hard the last few days. How do you cope/deal with this as a parent?

Thanks

you are viewing a single comment's thread
view the rest of the comments

[-] infinitevalence@discuss.online 10 points 1 week ago

Our generation can no longer solve the problem in our lifetime so it's critical that people who understand the challenge have and raise children who can hopefully finish our work.

Do what you can build the best foundation you can and instill the value of service in them. Then hope for the best and flight till the end for things to get better.

[-] Croquette@sh.itjust.works 2 points 1 week ago

I've read a lot about eco-anxiety lately and one of the coping mechanisms is through community action and what you said falls into this to me.

Even though I don't feel any better in this moment, I appreciate the thought and it will definitely help me when I will be in a better head space.

Thanks

[-] infinitevalence@discuss.online 1 points 1 week ago

I have spent too much time taking to my therapist about this issue and that's why I try to think positively about my children's impact on the future.

I can only control so much of my life and I can't control them but I can pass along my values.

I am still looking hard at a career pivot to a more pro social industry but for the moment my efforts are best providing stability and safety. I can take more risks when they are not as dependent on me.

this post was submitted on 29 Jul 2025

34 points (90.5% liked)

Parenting

2646 readers

70 users here now

A place to talk about parenting.

Be respectful of others' parenting decisions.

founded 2 years ago

MODERATORS

Tot@lemmy.world