Britain's strictest headteacher on why gentle parenting 'never works'

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Broadcast on 12/08/2026 She’s Britain’s strictest headmistress - and now she’s got a message for parents: you’re being too soft. Katharine Birbalsingh says “gentle parenting” is causing “absolute destruction for the working-class family” - and argues parents have forgotten that they are supposed to be the authority figure. Stream Good Morning Britain live, every weekday from 6am on the ITVX 📲 http://daytimelink.itv.com/WatchGMBYT Subscribe now for more! http://bit.ly/1NbomQa Like, follow and subscribe to Good Morning Britain! The Good Morning Britain YouTube channel delivers you the news that you’re waking up to in the morning. From exclusive interviews with some of the biggest names in politics and showbiz to heartwarming human interest stories and unmissable watch again moments. Join Susanna Reid, Ed Balls, Kate Garraway, Richard Madeley, Charlotte Hawkins and Sean Fletcher every weekday on ITV from 6am until 9 every weekday! ITVX: http://daytimelink.itv.com/WatchGMBYT Website

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