I don’t think there’s any reason to believe other cultures or time periods had parenting more figured out than us… But I do believe in a first principles approa

I don’t think there’s any reason to believe other cultures or time periods had parenting more figured out than us… But I do believe in a first principles approach. Basically, be good to your kid, use natural consequences instead of punishment and rewards, and model the behavior you want to see. If you’re curious about that approach, check out RIE parenting or Respectful Parenting.