Assess the philosophy and logic of the information presented within the 35-minute podcast on “The Promises of ‘Gentle ParentingLinks to an external site.‘” on the April 6, 2022 edition of the 1A -WAMU program on National Public Radio (NPR).
Consider and address most of the following elements.
1) Definitional and operational elements of “gentle” versus punitive parenting styles. Any limitations of each style.
2) Evolution of parenting styles; breaking fear/anger-based generational parenting patterns and rooted behaviors/responses.
3) Racial differences in accepting or applying “gentle” or “intentional” parenting methods.
4) The effects of relational neuroscience on self-regulation capacity.
5) How to better self-regulate emotions and behaviors in the face of serious life challenges and negative or unfair experiences.
6) Whether, among the spectrum of approachesLinks to an external site., the “gentle” or “intentional” method of parenting does or would yield more emotionally and psychologically well self-regulated individuals and significantly diminish the potential for juvenile delinquency and/or adult criminality?
7) The relevance of parental “self-care” to effectively applying “gentle” parenting methods.
8) What do you see as some of the oversights or limitations in (largely well-meaning) parenting that can result in emotionally and/or psychologically affected offspring? Perhaps include relevant personal or vicarious experience(s) that positively or negatively affect personal development in relation to self-regulation and behaviors.
9) How do you perceive your penchant and capacity to parent, in the context of daily life struggles/challenges, in ways to prevent or resolve emotional and psychological issues in your children that can develop in more problematic behaviors in their lives? Are you likely to resort to rooted fear/anger-based generational methods or toward “gentle/intentional” approaches? Why/why not?