The Parent Test

The Parent Test

2022
1 Season
7.0
RealityFamily

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.

Episodes

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E1Dec 15, 202243m

Which Way Is the Right Way?

Families take on the High Dive Challenge and the Yes Day Challenge.

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E2Jan 5, 202343m

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.

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E3Jan 12, 202343m

You Have to Make a Superhuman

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.

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E4Jan 19, 202343m

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.

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E5Jan 26, 202343m

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.

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E6Feb 2, 202343m

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.

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E7Feb 9, 202343m

The Semi-Finals Begin

Intensive, new age and natural families face the Kid in a Candy Store and No Escape Room challenges.

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E8Feb 16, 202343m

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.

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E9Feb 23, 202343m

It's All About Respect

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.

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E10Mar 2, 202343m

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."

Top 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

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Dallas Schaefer

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David López

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Sean Simon

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