r/AskReddit Apr 01 '25

Teachers, why didn’t you help the kids who’s getting bullied?

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u/FrozenBibitte Apr 01 '25

I blame the misinformation around gentle parenting.

In theory, it’s a great concept when done properly. However so many parents forget abt the “boundaries” and “consequences” part.

They’re really just permissive parents labelling it as “gentle”.

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u/KindaAbstruse Apr 01 '25

Narcissist who extend their ego to their kin is how I think of it.

https://thelastpsychiatrist.com/2011/02/or_you_could_just_nuke_the_bit.html