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.