Gemma Atkinson Defends Against Pinching Criticism

Gemma Atkinson faced backlash after sharing on Instagram that she pinched her one-year-old son Thiago as a response to his behavior towards his four-year-old sister, Mia. While discussing the behavioral differences between her children, she explained that Thiago had been pinching Mia and she felt it necessary to demonstrate the behavior back to him. This led to criticism from parenting experts who argue that such actions can be harmful and ineffective, advocating instead for positive discipline techniques. Ben Shephard, a co-host on This Morning, defended Gemma, suggesting that her approach was a reflection of different parenting styles from previous generations. In response to the criticism, Gemma clarified that her actions were misinterpreted and emphasized her intention to teach her son appropriate behavior. Despite the controversy, she maintains that her parenting choices are well-considered.