Conservative US news host advocates for strong use of discipline on children

OpinionFamily & Parenting
31 Jul 2025 • 2:44 AM MYT
The Independent
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  • Fox & Friends hosts discussed the trend of "gentle parenting" after showing several TikTok clips demonstrating the style.
  • Host Lawrence Jones controversially suggested that parents should "spank your kid's a**" as a method of discipline.
  • Co-host Ainsley Earhardt cautioned that physical discipline could lead to legal repercussions for parents in cities like New York.
  • Dr Leonard Sachs, a family physician and author, argued that parents need to be in charge for children's health and happiness, rather than letting children make decisions.
  • The segment concluded by highlighting "FAFO" (eff around and find out) as a new parenting trend emerging as an alternative to gentle parenting.

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