Channel Nine’s popular show ‘Parental Guidance’ is back for its second season, promising to further explore the nuanced world of parenting.
This year’s series spotlights parents from diverse backgrounds who employ twelve unique parenting styles, presenting fresh perspectives distinct from those showcased in the previous season.
Starting from the city of churches, Adelaide, meet Larissa and Marcus, parents to four energetic children. They practice gentle parenting, demonstrating patience and calmness in raising their high-energy young children, guided by their Christian faith.
From the Gold Coast, we meet Sammy and Jason. With a life-changing decision to move beachside during the COVID pandemic, they embrace the lighthouse parenting style. Their children enjoy a significant level of independence while under the vigilant eyes of their parents.
Taking us to the Outback of Mareeba, Queensland, Tency and David allow their three adventurous boys to learn from firsthand experiences. The outback parenting approach nurtures life skills such as fixing motorbikes, feeding livestock, and fishing at the river.
In contrast, Kat from Adelaide employs an honest parenting approach, providing a balance of affection and clear boundaries. As a single mother and educator, she uses straightforward and raw communication with her twins.
Sydney-based Kajal and Deepak, practising spiritual parenting, pass on Hindu traditions and values to their children, Krishna and Mridula. Their family engages in daily meditation, chanting, prayer, and reading of spiritual texts.
From a spacious property in NSW Hawkesbury region, Sarah and Shane, parents of three children, foster self-expression and creativity through stage parenting. This approach disallows tantrums and encourages performing arts.
Also from Sydney, Mark and Leanne run their family of six like a football team. Their coaching style of parenting instils the value of teamwork, discipline, respect, and communication.
On the Gold Coast, Kat and Jonathan, parents of two, prioritize their social media presence and content creation through influencer parenting. Their parenting philosophy revolves around fostering respect and open communication.
Slow parenting is the style adopted by Philippa and Chris from Cairns. They believe in promoting creativity through boredom and prefer a slowed-down lifestyle immersed in nature.
Adopting the American parenting style are Kim and Nick from Brisbane. Their focus on self-confidence and ambition reflects in their daughter, Pia’s, various accomplishments and active lifestyle.
Amy and John from Echuca chose to call their caravan home and embraced road schooling, allowing them to reconnect with their family on a deeper level.
Lastly, Brisbane’s Melody and Michael practice unstructured parenting. Their child-led approach prioritizes mental well-being and grants autonomy in decision-making processes to their children.
