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Understanding Gentle Parenting

Gentle parenting, at its core, emphasizes empathy, connection, and respect for the child’s feelings. It prioritizes understanding the child’s perspective and responding with kindness and patience, even during challenging behaviors. Instead of punishment, gentle parenting relies on positive discipline techniques like setting clear expectations, providing choices, and using natural consequences. The goal is to foster a strong parent-child bond built on mutual respect and understanding. It’s not about avoiding discipline altogether, but about choosing methods that build a child’s self-esteem and emotional intelligence.

The Permissive Parenting Approach

Permissive parenting, on the other hand, offers a much more