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It was criticized for its harsh approach to parenting, advising against physical affection and suggesting a strict, emotionally distant approach.
He said, you know, you should never kiss your child, you should never hug your child, you should never put your child on your knee.
— Episode: 39. The Economist’s Guide to Parenting
Episode: 39. The Economist’s Guide to Parenting
It was criticized for its harsh approach to parenting, advising against physical affection and suggesting a strict, emotionally distant approach.
He said, you know, you should never kiss your child, you should never hug your child, you should never put your child on your knee.
You're honeycombing the child with weakness and he will not be able to face the harsh, cold, cruel world.