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The Parent Test TV Show Discussion

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Have you been watching this new show? It’s a reality competition show that claims to reveal the "right" way to parent by looking at 12 different "styles" of parents and which ones "work." Each week, about 4 sets of parents handle similar parenting challenges in their own style, with the other 8 sets of parents judging them and deciding who handled the challenge the best, voting them to move forward. One of the show’s hosts is an Australian psychologist. 

There are so many aspects to this show that caught our community members’ attention. The show’s ads say they want to start a national conversation about parenting, which is exactly what Parents Toolshop® is doing. Some of us are watching the show on our own, then coming together to talk about it afterward, if you want to join us! 

Contents

1. Watch past episodes of The Parent Test on Hulu or YouTubeTV
1a: OR READ JODY'S NOTES which summarize each episode (Google Doc updated each episode)
2. Then Join our Discussion

S1 E1: Which way is the "Right" Way?

Families take on the "high dive challenge" and the "yes day challenge."
Discussion-Episode-1-AUDIO.mp3
Discussion-Episode-1-VIDEO.mp4
Episode-1-discussion outline.docx
What is YOUR parenting style?

S1 E2: Stranger Danger

Families take on the Fine Dining Challenge and the Home Alone Challenge; parents help their kids adapt to unfamiliar situations; the kids are met with an unexpected visitor.
Discussion-Episode-2-VIDEO.mp4
Discussion-Episode-2-AUDIO.mp3

S1 E3: You Have to Make a Superhuman

Strict, high achievement, free range and negotiation parenting styles take front and center; the parents cope with their own anxiety when they are forced to relinquish control to their kids.
Discussion-Episode-03-wall-backseat-driver.mp4
Discussion-Episode3-audio.mp3

S1 E4: Bubble Wrapped Children

Strict, high achievement, free range and negotiation parents remain in the hot seat and brave challenges; the families also weigh in on the hot button topic of spanking.
Discussion-Episode4.mp4
Discussion-Episode4.mp3
5 Most Effective Discipline Tools

S1 E5: Let's Talk About Sex!

 Disciplined, traditional, child-led and helicopter parents take the spotlight as their families face the equally unnerving Facts of Life and Snake Alert challenges. 
Discussion-Episode5.mp4
Discussion-Episode5.mp3

S1 E6: Every Parent's Worst Nightmare

Disciplined, traditional, child-led and helicopter parents take the spotlight as their families face the Unexpected Pick-Up and Driving Me Crazy challenges.
Discussion-Episode6.mp4
Discussion-Episode6.mp3

The Semi-Finals Begin: Episodes 7 & 8

S1 E7: The Semi-Finals Begin:
Intensive, new age and natural families face the Kid in a Candy Store and No Escape Room challenges.

S1 E8 • Limits & Boundaries
Strict, high achievement and free-range families return to the hot seat for a new set of challenges that tests the kids' abilities to function without their parents. Challenge 1: Park Puppies. Challenge 2: The $20 Hustle
Read notes if you don't have time to watch episode. ALL episodes are at this link
Discussion of Episodes 7 & 8: stream mp4 VIDEO
Discussion of Episodes 7 & 8: download or stream mp3 AUDIO

S1 E9 • It's All About Respect

Disciplined, traditional and child-led parenting styles take center stage; kids decide how their parents dress for a professional photo shoot; families must face fear and frustration when they are trapped in a seemingly endless maze.
read the notes summarizing the show episode here
Discussion of Episode 9: stream mp4 VIDEO
Discussion of Episode 9: download or stream mp3 AUDIO

S1 E10 • America's Most Effective Parenting Style

The final two challenges of the season tackle some of the biggest obstacles families face; kids are observed while seeing someone else being bullied; one family takes home the title of the "Most Effective Parenting Style."
Read the notes for this episode here.
Discussion of Episode 10 - the Finale: stream mp4 VIDEO
Discussion of Episode 10 - the Finale: download or stream mp3 AUDIO