# The Three-Martini Playdate Cosmo Moms Are Reclaiming The Adult World, One Brat At A Time By Trendopoly | Published 2007-03-10 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-three-martini-playdate-cosmo-moms-and-reclaiming-the-adult-world-one-br References: [nytimes](http://www.nytimes.com/2006/11/09/fashion/09drink.html?ex=1173675600&en=112d5c48c06e2eae&ei=5070) & [amazon](http://www.amazon.com/Three-Martini-Playdate-Practical-Guide-Parenting/dp/0811840549?tag=trenhunt0f-20) The book, "[The Three-Martini Playdate](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-martini-set) - A Practical Guide to Happy Parenting" by Christie Mellor, is one example of the changing attitude among today's parents. In a world gone mad, where little kids haul off and whack their mothers and receive little more than a gentle chiding, some adults are coming to their senses and realizing that we are raising a generation of little brats... kids that are growing up to be spoiled, self-centred and selfish adults. Parents are starting to understand that they still have the right to live their own lives, and to even enjoy some [adult time](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/board-crawl) (heaven forbid!)... WITHOUT having to feel guilty or having to jump up and check on the kids every two minutes. In fact, maybe our own parents knew a thing or two when they sent us outside to play with nothing more than a ball and a skipping rope and somehow we survived. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.7/10 - Popularity: 6% | Activity: 7% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Drinking](https://www.trendhunter.com/drinking) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Reclaiming Adult Time:** Parents are beginning to prioritize their own adult time to prevent burnout and provide more balanced parenting. - **Changing Parenting Attitudes:** Parents are realizing the negative effects of overindulgence and working to shift their parenting strategies towards greater independence and discipline. - **Practical Parenting Guides:** There is a growing demand for practical, non-judgmental parenting guides that provide realistic solutions for day-to-day parenting challenges. ### Who This Affects Most - **Publishing:** There is an opportunity for publishers to fill the demand for practical parenting guides that focus on real-life scenarios and non-judgmental advice. - **Childcare Services:** Childcare providers can offer innovative solutions that allow parents to prioritize their own adult time while ensuring the safety and well-being of their children. - **Parenting Education:** There is an opportunity for educators to provide resources and classes that promote independence and discipline, while also addressing the need for balance and self-care. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Humorous Parenting Guides](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eat-pray-cry.md) - [Parent-Friendly Wines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kidfresh-reserve.md) - [AI Parenting Coaches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/positive-parenting.md) - [Parenthood Beer Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cheers-to-parenthood.md) - [Science-Backed Parenting Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/parenting-guide-from-lasting.md) - [Mental Health-Centric Childrens Books](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mindy-mind.md) - [Small-Format Martinis](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bambini-tini.md) - [Snackable Martini Cocktails](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/teeny-tini.md) - [Zero-Proof Functional Martinis](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dry-and-dirty.md)