The Parent Test

S01E08: 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.

Overview

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 through various situations.

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Episodes

S01E01 Which Way Is the Right Way?

December 15, 2022 43 min
Families take on the High Dive Challenge and the Yes Day Challenge.

S01E02 Stranger Danger

January 5, 2023 43 min
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.

S01E03 You Have to Make a Superhuman

January 12, 2023 43 min
Strict, high achievement, free range and negotiation parenting styles take front and centre; the parents cope with their own anxiety when they are forced to relinquish control to their kids.

S01E04 Bubble-Wrapped Children

January 19, 2023 43 min
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.

S01E05 Let's Talk About Sex

January 26, 2023 43 min
Disciplined, traditional, child-led and helicopter parents take the spotlight as their families face the equally unnerving Facts of Life and Snake Alert challenges.

S01E06 Every Parent's Worst Nightmare

February 2, 2023 43 min
Disciplined, traditional, child-led and helicopter parents take the spotlight as their families face the Unexpected Pick-Up and Driving Me Crazy challenges.

S01E07 The Semi-Finals Begin

February 9, 2023 43 min
Intensive, new age and natural families face the Kid in a Candy Store and No Escape Room challenges.

S01E08 Limits & Boundaries

February 16, 2023 43 min
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.

S01E09 It's All About Respect

February 23, 2023 43 min
Disciplined, traditional and child-led parenting styles take centre 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.

S01E10 America's Most Effective Parenting Style

March 2, 2023 43 min
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...

Cast

Ali Wentworth
Ali Wentworth
Self - Co-Host
Dr. Adolph Brown III
Dr. Adolph Brown III
Self - Co-Host / Parenting Expert
David Futernick
David Futernick
Challenge Actor
Vincent Ticali
Vincent Ticali
Challenge Actor
Brad Johnson
Brad Johnson
Challenge Actor
Dallas Schaefer
Challenge Actor
David LĂłpez
Challenge Actor
Sean Simon
Challenge Actor

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