Comments on: Gentle parenting isn’t meant to be easy

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[…] she’s ready to play, other days she is more talkative and playful. Her friends, who are also respectfully parented, treat her with patience and kindness. She will often reflect on her day saying something like […]

By: Julie

Julie — Tue, 08 Aug 2017 15:21:47 +0000

Somehow I’ve never read this post before, and I love it! I think it’s something that needs said much more often, even in peaceful /respectful parenting circles. Thank you for sharing!

By: muriel

muriel — Sun, 17 Jul 2016 12:41:32 +0000

In reply to Emmie.

Thank you for your response – so interesting. I wonder if when we are raised with “harsh” discipline and we want to do something different, in order to kind of over correct for the way we grew up, if we are a bit too permissive. I think its really difficult to find a balance. (Not saying that is the case for you but it occurred to me from your post). I DO feel that many people who practice what they think of as respectful parenting are really trying to avoid conflict with their kids – and it is problematic.
I also agree it is helpful not to judge. It is hard to balance that when we see stuff we totally feel is basically community sanctioned violence. (IMO)

By: Tracie

Tracie — Sun, 17 Jul 2016 12:26:16 +0000

Its what Family Links, Nurtuting Parenting Training has been teaching all over UK for years.

By: Mary

Mary — Wed, 11 Feb 2015 19:26:07 +0000

In reply to cece. Cece, I grew up with chronic eczema and I turned out fine. But I wish I hadn't. But that's not my point: I wonder what it would have been like had your parents been fans of gentle, no-hit parenting.

By: cece

cece — Fri, 30 Jan 2015 15:50:22 +0000

I think to each their own when it comes to parenting. You have to remeber that differnt things work for differnt children. When I was little my dad spanked me when I did something bad. But he was also firm and gentle when needed. It’s not all about one type of parenting. There were some things that I just didn’t get unless he spanked me and thays that. I am not violent myself, I actually have a very loving nature. My father raised me well. Like I said before there are many types of parenting and your gonna choose what works best for you.