This study aims to explore intergenerational communication strategies applied by parents in nurturing their children's households after marriage, particularly within the collectivist cultural context of Indonesia. Using a qualitative approach with a phenomenological method, this research was conducted in Jennetallasa Village, Gowa Regency, South Sulawesi, a region known for upholding strong familial values. Six parents and two children from young couples were selected as informants through purposive sampling. Data were collected through in-depth interviews, observation, and documentation, then analysed using a descriptive phenomenological approach. The findings show that parents tend to adopt communication strategies that are flexible, empathetic, and adaptive, such as waiting for the right moment to speak, avoiding confrontational approaches, utilising digital media, and building dialogic and equal relationships with their children and in-laws. These strategies reflect a shift in the parental role from authoritative to emotional companion, who respects the autonomy of the younger generation. The findings enrich the study of family communication by adding a post-marriage perspective and expanding the application of the Family Communication Patterns (FCP) theory in local cultural contexts. This research also provides practical contributions for parents and family counsellors in developing harmonious and adaptive communication amid the dynamics of modern household life.