The author initially embraced gentle parenting, drawn to its empathetic and respectful approach emphasizing child feelings and avoiding punitive measures. It worked well in early motherhood, but as her son approached preschool age, challenges emerged. His difficulty with authority and everyday tasks highlighted the limitations of gentle parenting, prompting the author to reassess. Despite seeking advice online, encountering extreme views on permissiveness further convinced her to shift strategies. Feeling worn down by the pressure to be an ideal gentle parent, she ultimately decided to adopt a different parenting approach.
I Ditched Gentle Parenting. As my Child got Older, I Felt Like I was Enabling Bad Behavior
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