Katharine Birbalsingh critiques gentle parenting advice from middle-class authors, arguing it undermines parental authority. She challenges why only parenting texts face scrutiny, suggesting a broader reformation of middle-class literature is needed to address the competition and pretentiousness in literary culture. The article humorously explores the disparity between actual reading habits and the façade of well-stocked literary shelves, ultimately calling for a clear-out of soft-focus parenting books and Instagram-endorsed ideas which she believes dilute parenting quality.
Toughen up is the call for a Reformation of middle-class literature, targeting the soft parenting advice that affects family dynamics more negatively than positively.
Birbalsingh critiques the subtle yet toxic influences of middle-class parenting books, questioning the value of treating children as friends rather than authoritative figures.
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