The Louise Thompson Debate: Parenting Under Pressure
About this episode
The episode discusses the backlash surrounding Louise Thompson's comments on potty training and the pressures of modern parenting.
In this episode, we’re unpacking the backlash surrounding Louise Thompson’s podcast comments about children starting school without being potty trained. We discuss the original clip, Louise’s apology, and why short snippets online can sometimes come across as judgmental, especially for neurodivergent children and SEND families. We also broaden the conversation into the wider pressures of parenting today, from increasing diagnoses and how routine and environment can play a role, to finding the balance between empathy and accountability. We share our own experiences and opinions around potty training, snack culture, school behaviour, social media, and whether cancel culture has gone too far.
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