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Raising Parents with Emily Oster

Ep 2: Have We Forgotten How to Discipline?

Sep 25, 2024
Dr. Becky Kennedy, a clinical psychologist known for her connection-driven parenting approach, joins Hal Chaffee, a father and blogger, and journalist Abigail Shrier, author of "Bad Therapy," to discuss the evolving landscape of child discipline. They explore whether gentle parenting has swung too far, potentially leading to permissiveness. The guests debate the efficacy of spanking compared to contemporary methods and reflect on how societal shifts impact parenting strategies, emphasizing emotional understanding versus traditional discipline techniques.
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Quick takeaways

  • Parenting styles have shifted from strict, authoritarian methods like spanking to gentler approaches emphasizing emotional understanding and collaboration.
  • While gentle parenting promotes empathy and emotional intelligence, there is a risk of developing permissiveness that may hinder children's resilience and accountability.

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The Shift in Parenting Styles

There is a significant shift in parenting styles from stricter, more authoritarian approaches towards gentler methods that prioritize emotional understanding. Traditionally, children faced clear rules and consequences, leading to strong discipline practices such as spanking, which have become less common over the decades. In contrast, contemporary approaches, often referred to as gentle or respectful parenting, focus on collaboration and emotional validation rather than punitive measures. This evolution raises questions about whether the emphasis on gentleness may lead to a lack of necessary structures that children need for resilience and independence.

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