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Difficult children? Pedagogue Marijke Huijzer: ‘Strict parenting doesn’t work’

Difficult children? Pedagogue Marijke Huijzer: ‘Strict parenting doesn’t work’

Pedagogue Marijke Huijzer-Engbrenghof argues that labeling children as 'difficult' is often unfair and that harsh parenting techniques are ineffective. She suggests that a child's temperament can be positively influenced through behavioral understanding rather than strict discipline.

Based on reporting by haarlemsdagblad. Translated and condensed by LocalHeadlines.

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