Parenting Doesn't Matter (Or Not As Much As You Think)

Published: Nov. 23, 2018, 3:04 p.m.

b'The multibillion-pound parenting industry tells us we can all shape our children to be joyful, resilient and successful. But what if it\\u2019s all bunk? Intelligence Squared are bringing together a panel of top geneticists and parenting experts to explore just how important parenting is.\\n\\n\\nArguing in favour of the motion are Robert Plomin, Psychologist and Professor of Behavioural Genetics at the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology and Neuroscience at King\\u2019s College London; and Stuart Ritchie, Lecturer in the Social Genetic and Developmental Psychiatry Centre at King\\u2019s College London.\\n\\n\\nArguing against the motion were Susan Pawlby, a developmental Clinical Psychologist with over 30 years of experience working with mothers and babies both in clinical and research contexts; and Ann Pleshette Murphy, a therapist, parenting counsellor and advocate for young children and their families.\\n\\n\\nThe debate was chaired by Xand van Tulleken, a medical doctor and broadcaster who has presented numerous shows for the BBC and Channel 4, often alongside his identical twin brother Chris.\\xa0 Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/intelligencesquared.\\n \\n\\xa0See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.\\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices'