It has been edited for length and clarity. Gentle parenting — which I define as an approach that centers kids' social-emotional needs — started off with the best of intentions, I believe.

Gentle parenting is a clear trend, perhaps especially among millennial and Gen Z parents. It stems from a deep desire to respect children and their emotions with the hope it will have positive ...

Gentle parenting focuses on raising confident, independent, and happy children through empathy, respect, understanding, and healthy boundaries. Its core principle is often summarised as the 3 Cs ...