Goodbye Gentle Parenting, Hello ‘F— Around And Find Out’

WSJ·Jul 25

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A parenting trend known as "FAFO" or "F— Around And Find Out" is gaining attention, with some seeing it as an alternative to gentle parenting. The approach emphasizes letting children experience natural consequences, but its potential impact is being debated, with some experts expressing concern that it could be harmful. Parents appear to be divided on the effectiveness of the FAFO parenting style.

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