Has gentle parenting gone too far?
A viral video showing children climbing on a shop countertop has sparked debate about parenting approaches and boundaries. Developmental paediatrician Dr Billy Garvey explains that evidence-based gentle parenting involves being sensitive, consistent and responsive to children's needs while maintaining clear boundaries and consequences. He recommends temporarily removing children from challenging environments to reconnect and reset, emphasising that consistency between parents matters more than intensity of discipline.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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