If gentle parenting doesn't work for you, try structured parenting instead. As a mom and educator, I think it's better for kids and parents.

Gentle parenting started with good intentions but has become prescriptive and unrealistic, particularly due to social media pressure that demands constant, open communication from parents.

Many parents find the concept of gentle parenting incredibly stressful, as not all children can articulate their needs, leading to failure and shame for not meeting the approach.

Structured parenting, in contrast, offers a predictable routine that caters to both kids' and parents' needs, allowing for autonomy and empathy while providing necessary boundaries.

Rather than conforming to a rigid set of gentle parenting guidelines, parents might find more success with structured parenting—a proven method that educators advocate.

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