Veteran Nollywood actress, Chinyere Wilfred has spoken out about the changing dynamics of parenting and marriage in today’s society.
In an interview with The Nation, Wilfred attributed the growing number of instability in families to the influence of Gen Z culture and a shift away from traditional values.
According to the actress, her role in a TV series, Sands of Time, prompted her to examine her own parenting style.
Wilfred emphasized the importance of finding a balance between protecting children and giving them independence, noting that while parents would want to safeguard their children, over protection can be detrimental to their development.
She said,
“Parents of this generation are Gen Z parents, back our days, parents would not do most of the things we see today. Look at what is happening to marriages now, you buy Aso Ebi and before you know it, they are divorced. We were not like that before. I’ve been married for over 30 years and I’m still happily married.
“While shooting, I saw myself in that character, I realized I was overreacting with my children. During the act, I did not notice it, but while I re-watched it, I saw my faults. When I got home, I became calm with my son. Even now, despite he is a graduate, he still can’t sleep out. I thought I was protecting them, but I was overprotecting them.”
