Tom Woods Questions Peaceful Parenting

Oct. 13, 2026

Philosopher Stefan Molyneux talks with Tom Woods about peaceful parenting and why the family is the missing link between liberty and how kids are raised. He rejects spanking and force at home, says even young children can follow simple moral reasoning, and argues that kids who never accept coercion grow up less likely to accept the state.

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Chapters:
0:00:00 Back by Popular Demand
0:02:26 Roots of Peaceful Parenting
0:05:43 Babies Understand Fairness
0:12:47 Boundaries Without Violence
0:16:00 Handling Tantrums and Safety
0:21:22 Do Punishments Work?
0:24:07 Consequences, Not Punishment
0:33:09 When Methods Seem to Fail
0:36:43 Parenting Shapes Political Belief
0:46:13 Focusing on What You Control
0:50:40 Peaceful Parenting Resources

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