The New York Times Narrated

Did American-Style ‘Gentle Parenting’ Spoil French Children?

Episode Summary

As positive parenting takes over France, one psychologist’s call for a return to discipline has set off a furious debate.

Episode Notes

To read the full story, please visit: https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/29/magazine/american-parenting-french-children.html

By Madeleine Schwartz
Read by Emily Woo Zeller
Narration produced by Tanya Pérez
Engineered by Zak Mouton
Illustration by Kimberly Elliott