I gotta say jury is out on gentle parenting — conceptually it’s a nice idea. But what I can say for certain is that it is way more stressful for parents.
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My mother in law, of all people, told me when my oldest was born that mother knows better than anyone what the baby needs. To be held, to be fed, to cry it out, she knows. Her advice “always do what you believe to be right, no regrets, you’ll always know you did your best"
I went through the same thing with attachment parenting. It’s really nice to put the baby down. Sorry, kiddo.
And listen. Don’t be the person asking their 6-y.o. If they *want* to go to the play date that is today and is pre-scheduled with another 6-y.o. That’s gentle for you only.
I’m a little old school, honestly. Blame my trash upbringing. But I am clear with my kid about what is a choice and what isn’t. I don’t ask when there’s no choice involved. That might sound harsh, but a lot of parents get into it with their kids because they ask when they really mean to tell.
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And listen. Don’t be the person asking their 6-y.o. If they *want* to go to the play date that is today and is pre-scheduled with another 6-y.o. That’s gentle for you only.