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Season 1 – The Parent Test

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Hosts Ali Wentworth and parenting expert Dr. Adolph Brown explore different parenting styles -- from helicopter to child-led -- by putting 12 families under the microscope in the ultimate parenting stress test and sharing the learnings. The families are put through various situations to foster conversations about how each unit operates, with the hosts moderating. These parents may have conflicting opinions on how to raise their families, but they all share the common goal of raising happy, healthy children.

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Stephanie Morgan Common Sense Media 01/03/2023
3/5
The basic premise of The Parent Test -- that you can use families to objectively measure parenting styles -- is faulty for several reasons. Go to Full Review Joel Keller Decider 12/19/2022
The idea that these parents are being judged off short clips and one will be chosen the “most effective” is a complete turn-off... Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Patricia U @RT80159862 01/27/2023 It's too strange and who cares how they parent their children.. this is not a good show See more Read all reviews
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Cast & Crew

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Ali Wentworth

Host

Adolph Brown

Host

Chris Culvenor

Executive Producer

Paul Franklin

Executive Producer

Eden Gaha

Executive Producer

David Tibballs

Executive Producer

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Dec 15, 2022 Which Way Is the Right Way? Families take on the High Dive Challenge and the Yes Day Challenge. Details Episode 2 Aired Jan 5, 2023 Stranger Danger Families take on the Fine Dining Challenge and the Home Alone Challenge; parents help their kids adapt to unfamiliar situations; the kids are met with an unexpected visitor. Details Episode 3 Aired Jan 12, 2023 You Have to Make a Superhuman Strict, high achievement, free range and negotiation parenting styles take front and center; the parents cope with their own anxiety when they are forced to relinquish control to their kids. Details Episode 4 Aired Jan 19, 2023 Bubble Wrapped Children Strict, high achievement, free range and negotiation parents remain in the hot seat and brave challenges; the families also weigh in on the hot button topic of spanking. Details Episode 5 Aired Jan 26, 2023 Let's Talk About Sex Disciplined, traditional, child-led and helicopter parents take the spotlight as their families face the equally unnerving Facts of Life and Snake Alert challenges. Details Episode 6 Aired Feb 2, 2023 Every Parent's Worst Nightmare Disciplined, traditional, child-led and helicopter parents take the spotlight as their families face the Unexpected Pick-Up and Driving Me Crazy challenges. Details Episode 7 Aired Feb 9, 2023 The Semi-Finals Begin Intensive, new age and natural families face the Kid in a Candy Store and No Escape Room challenges. Details Episode 8 Aired Feb 9, 2023 Limits & Boundaries Strict, high achievement and free-range families return to the hot seat for a new set of challenges that tests the kids' abilities to function without their parents. Details Episode 9 Aired Feb 16, 2023 It's All About Respect Disciplined, traditional and child-led parenting styles take center stage; kids decide how their parents dress for a professional photo shoot; families must face fear and frustration when they are trapped in a seemingly endless maze. Details Episode 10 Aired Feb 16, 2023 America's Most Effective Parenting Style The final two challenges of the season tackle some of the biggest obstacles families face; kids are observed while seeing someone else being bullied; one family takes home the title of the "Most Effective Parenting Style." Details

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The Parent Test — Season 1

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Season Info

Director
Brian Smith
Executive Producer
Chris Culvenor, Paul Franklin, Eden Gaha, David Tibballs, Charles Wachter, Brian Smith
Network
ABC
Rating
TV-PG
Genre
Reality
Original Language
English
Release Date
Dec 15, 2022