Emotionally mature children are curious, energized, and resilient, said psychologist Dr. Lindsay C. Gibson. Oscar Wong/Getty Images Gentle parenting, often confused with permissive parenting, has fallen out of favor. Dr. Lindsay C. Gibson, a psychologist, said the goal is to raise emotionally mature children. Parents can do this by offering protection, nurture, guidance, and limits. The past few years have been rough for gentle parenting. While the definition of gentle parenting is helping chi