Inside the debate over ‘gentle’ parenting and boundaries | BBC News

This BBC News video looks at the debate over "gentle" parenting and the setting of boundaries. It cites government research suggesting that around two thirds of parents with young children feel overwhelmed by the volume of parenting information and struggle with conflicting advice, often turning to social media for support. The video asks whether the many parenting philosophies on offer help parents or make them more anxious, and whether there is one best way to parent or whether parents risk losing their own intuition.

• Government research on parents feeling overwhelmed by parenting advice
• The range of parenting philosophies, or "brands", available
• Whether parenting advice helps or increases parental anxiety
• Whether there is a single best way to parent

Government research suggests that around two thirds of parents with young children feel overwhelmed by the amount of parenting information available and struggle with conflicting advice, with many turning to social media for support. Faced with an array of parenting philosophies, or "brands" to choose from, is all of this advice helping parents or making them more anxious? And is there really a best way to parent? Or are we losing our own intuition as we strive to become the 'perfect' parent? Subscribe to our channel here: https://bbc.in/bbcnews For the latest news download the BBC News app or visit BBC.com/news #Parenting #BBCNews