diff --git a/src/guacenc/layer.c b/src/guacenc/layer.c
index 721f3602..890ad149 100644
--- a/src/guacenc/layer.c
+++ b/src/guacenc/layer.c
@@ -43,8 +43,8 @@ guacenc_layer* guacenc_layer_alloc() {
     /* Layers default to fully opaque */
     layer->opacity = 0xFF;
 
-    /* Default to unparented */
-    layer->parent_index = GUACENC_LAYER_NO_PARENT;
+    /* Default parented to default layer */
+    layer->parent_index = 0;
 
     return layer;