Parsing error: Unexpected character '#'

The version of ESLint you are using. v5.16.0

The problem you want to solve. support new feature: public/private class fields

class Animal {
  constructor(name) {
    this.name = name;
  }
}

class Cat extends Animal {
  likesBaths = false;
  #canFly = false
  meow() {
    console.log('Meow!');
  }
}

Your take on the correct solution to problem. no error lint on env=node

Are you willing to submit a pull request to implement this change? no

[flavluc]

any prediction for eslint to support this new syntax? private class fields are already available on node 12

[g-plane]

ESLint only supports Stage 4.