@dadsavesamerica: You shouldn’t be “friends” with your child - @strictlyedpod #gentleparenting #raisingkids #discipline

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levi5112
Levi :
I’m not for gentle parenting but she’s wrong about gentle parenting and obviously doesn’t actually know what it is. Gentle parenting doesn’t mean permissive parenting or letting kids get away with things. It means having firm boundaries and consistent consequences without yelling, shaming, or intimidating them. You can acknowledge your child’s feelings while still saying no and holding the boundary. Gentle describes how you parent, not how lenient you are
2026-08-18 09:50:52
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mrjingles46
MrJingles | Dating Chronicles :
Such an old school mentality
2026-08-18 06:40:22
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elipeters609
Eli Peters :
ageism... no replace "age" with "race" related context... it will read terribly
2026-08-18 05:19:58
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petermichaelw
Peter Michael :
A happy child is not the priority. A happy adult is.
2026-08-15 06:41:58
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roncon1
Roncon1 :
She offers only two extremes out of many possibilities. Buyer beware
2026-08-15 13:27:53
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kellymedinaenos
Kelly Medina Enos :
Katherine please stop spreading false information about what gentle parenting is! 🙃
2026-08-16 06:24:02
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mikenguyendinh
Nguyen Mike Dinh :
I'm gonna be a parent some day so I'm taking notes 😄
2026-08-17 01:34:02
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nanawolfey
Sara Wolfe :
What a load of tosh. You can be both
2026-08-16 10:18:45
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dandaro2ndgo
Dandaro2ndgo :
Gentle Parenting creates disrespectful entitled arseholes. It is so true 👏😞
2026-08-16 10:46:15
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cbd_123
cbd_123 :
I’m friendly with my kids. Have been since they were in diapers. Gentle parenting is not about never telling them no and letting them do whatever they want. It’s about not beating them and not screaming at them. It’s really not revolutionary.
2026-08-16 01:03:30
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lorraineball746
lorraineball746 :
They have enough friends they need parents who are not afraid to be a parent
2026-08-15 14:46:35
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hanastrainge
hanastrainge :
I think she is confusing gentle parenting and permissive parenting. permissive parenting you give into your child's desires no matter what. Gentle parenting is telling your child no but not feeding into their energy. if they have a meltdown you remain calm and consistent until their energy matches yours. simple.
2026-08-15 07:46:02
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coconutcito8
coconutcito8 :
Parents are parents. That’s why they are called parents. This thing with parents and spouses as friends is so gentle.
2026-08-16 10:57:39
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carebear617
Lucy :
It’s a cowards way out. It takes courage to be a good parent.
2026-08-15 21:35:06
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steflowther
steflowther :
100% true.
2026-08-17 06:42:23
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dawnroberts61
Dawn Roberts :
Children have to have rules ,so they can break them and understand the consequences
2026-08-15 19:01:51
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ateliercnc
MrK :
My 3yo been telling me recently when i set boundaries: you’re not nice, you’re not my friend ☹️Good, I’m not your friend I’m your father.. Then comes to hug me Papaaaaa 🤗 🥰
2026-08-15 09:12:21
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kristenoldfield256
KristenO Real Estate & Design :
I am told frequently I am sooo lucky my kids and dog behave so well…. It’s not luck, it is setting boundaries and expectations and having consequences! Mine also tell me thank you for how we parent and what they have and get to do 🥰
2026-08-15 20:37:18
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axpajzalstuh
Проблема :
Some of you are confusing being friends and being a loving parent
2026-08-16 01:32:26
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rayztick
RayzTick :
well said
2026-08-15 07:23:32
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bigguy8282
Yep yep :
100%!
2026-08-15 03:42:26
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imabaggins
AY :
It always irked me when I hear parents calling their children, “Hey buddy…” They aren’t your buddy. They are your children, not your friend. Later, they’re gonna run you over.
2026-08-15 05:33:01
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kripsten4
kripsten4 :
A two year old tantrum is no reason to you. But very real to the child.it is you job to calm them down because their brain is not developed enough. Invalidating feelings is quite damaging
2026-08-15 16:21:27
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richardanddarwin
Richard&Darwin :
I love this analogy
2026-08-15 11:28:16
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dtinnv
DTinNV :
Agree 100% And now that I have three adult children who hold leadership positions in their jobs, own vehicles, homes, and pets – and are genuinely good, brave, honorable people – I have no qualms about saying I did things right. (Whew!)
2026-08-15 06:34:00
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