'Gentle parenting' excuses kids' bad behavior: mom says
Briefly

The article discusses the contentious topic of gentle parenting, particularly highlighting a TikTok user's criticism that this approach often disguises poor behavior management. Tori argues that gentle parenting leads to unaccountability and little self-reflection in children as they grow. She cites extreme behaviors she's witnessed at restaurants as evidence that parents are failing to correct children properly. Advocating for stricter disciplinary measures, Tori believes that kindness should not come at the expense of accountability, and suggests alternatives to improve behavior management in children.
One woman on TikTok says parents need to stop using gentle parenting as an excuse for bad behavior, arguing it leads to unaccountable actions in children.
Tori believes that refusing to teach children the weight of consequences doesn't encourage free thinking, but rather fosters problematic behavior.
Read at New York Post
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