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One family participating in ABC's new reality show 'The Parent Test.'
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The Parent Test Judges These 12 Parenting Styles To Find Out Which Is The “Best”

Including child-led, intensive, and more.

by Jamie Kenney

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As anyone who’s spent five minutes on a playground can probably tell you, there are innumerable ways to raise children. On The Parent Test, 12 families with very different approaches to child-rearing try to find “today’s best parenting style.” The contenders are…

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Disciplined

Andrea McCoy is a firm believer in clear, rigid boundaries and, when necessary, uses strict punishment in raising her daughter. If a door (hypothetically) got slammed in her face, for example, the door gets removed until further notice.

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