Is Gentle Parenting Spoiling Our Kids? Experts Say There’s A Better Way,  It’s Called “The Aquarium Approach

I Do, Part 2 · Sep 12, 2026 · 20m · transcript

After a hilarious conversation with friends about how this next generation is spoiling their kids with a “gentle parenting” approach, a recent article explored this very sentiment many parents and grandparents are feeling these days. We go over the three styles most parents fall into: The “fish bowl” approach, the “ocean approach” and the “aquarium approach” and why the aquarium method is considered the the best way to help children feel both confident and safe while moving them through tough emotions in a productive way. We also discuss what…