For over two decades, gentle parenting reigned—with its soft tones, sticker charts, and fear of saying “no.” The result? A generation of adults who crumble under real-world pressure. As these same individuals now raise kids of their own, a new approach is rising: FAFO Parenting—where actions have consequences and structure matters. It’s not cruelty; it’s common sense. If we want resilient, capable kids, we need to stop coddling and start parenting. Because life won’t hand out participation trophies.