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EPISODE · Jun 10, 2026 · 18 MIN

Gentle Parenting Failed. FAFO Parenting Won't Save You Either.

from Learn to Speak Kid · host Bonnieandthomasliotta

Gentle parenting isn't working, and now FAFO parenting (fool around and find out) is the new trend taking over. But letting kids "figure life out themselves" fails for the same reason control does. In this episode, Bonnie and Thomas Liotta break down why both extremes miss the actual role of a parent: your child was born with zero life skills, and they're counting on you to show them how the world works, not control them into conformity. You'll discover: Why every parenting style from authoritarian to gentle is managing behavior from the outside in The "monkey see, monkey do" truth about why your child does what they do What a baby horse can teach you about why kids live in your house for 18 years The one shift that turns parenting from a daily battle into the most fun you'll ever have Your child is not broken. The approach is. Ready for more cooperation and peace at home? Visit LearnToSpeakKid.com

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