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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Trying to replace communities where people can raise kids to play and learn from each other and adults with parenting experts isn’t t going well is it?

I’m starting to think parenting advice is just a giant scam. [/quote]

I think this is spot on, as is a PP's point about people who have issues around the discipline they received as kids being attracted to Dr. Becky and the like. A friend who is the biggest Dr. Becky proponent 100% has issues around the relationship with her father and how harsh he was growing up.

I am definitely not pro-spanking, but I think the current positive parenting trend is a bunch of BS. Many people cannot implement it properly and it turns into permissive parenting. People are afraid to let their kids feel negative emotions, so they let them do whatever they want. I am shocked at how some people are letting their little kids behave in public. They are either complete wild animals or their noses are buried in screens. I am teaching my children to be respectful of those around them. When they don't act respectful, they should feel a little bad about how they acted because of how it negatively affects others. There's a difference between guilt and shame. Some guilt is a good thing because it upholds the social contract. Shame should be avoided. I think Dr. Becky actually teaches this, from what I have seen, but most parents don't seem to be able to differentiate. You can make a kid feel guilty and want to repair a situation without making them feel ashamed of themselves.[/quote]

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