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The tough parenting style trend known as “f*** around and find out”.

A tough new parenting trend known as Fafo – “f*** around and find out” – is taking off on...

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14.50 30 Jan 2026


The tough parenting style trend known as “f*** around and find out”.


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14.50 30 Jan 2026


A tough new parenting trend known as Fafo – “f*** around and find out” – is taking off on social media, with some parents rejecting gentle parenting in favour of natural consequences and tough love. But does it teach resilience and independence, or leave children feeling unsupported and ashamed? Richard Hogan, Child Psychotherapist, joined Sean to discuss the ins and outs of  Fafo


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