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Gen Xer's old-school paddle photo brings back vivid memories, and wow, times have changed

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17 incarcerated dads in tuxedos danced with daughters at San Quentin’s 'Parenting Prom'

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Gen X latchkey kids share their funniest and most frightening 'home alone' stories

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A school replaced detention with meditation. The results are stunning.

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Parents are split on the 'FAFO' parenting style that emphasizes natural consequences

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Gen Xers and Boomers share things that used to be 'normal' but are 'boundary crossing' today

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Dad found out his son bullied a kid at school and came up with a brilliant teaching moment

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Mom asked other parents to share their most 'unhinged' parenting hacks, and they delivered

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'Adults' are super confused by these 15 things the younger generations do

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People are sharing the parenting trends that absolutely ‘need to end now’

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People are sharing things teachers did in the '80s and '90s that would 'never fly' now

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'Adults' are honestly confused by these 15 things the younger generations are into

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Woman gentle parented by her parents praises the benefits of the method

Dads being protective of their daughters isn't always a bad thing. Here's why.

Dads being protective of their daughters isn't always a bad thing. Here's why.

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Teacher gives little girl a 'safe space' to cuss so she doesn't do it in front of others

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Mom tidies teen's room each morning as a kind act of service, prompting a fascinating debate

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My children have never been punished for their behavior and they're still good kids