That’s not what it means at all G. 

Hitting children has been out of fashion for 40 years, gentle parenting in practice is an overly permissive or “soft” parenting style that avoids discipline or accountability, letting kids dictate family dynamics. 

It’s an inherently feminine framework that overemphasizes feelings and often results in kids who struggle with boundaries or who feel overly entitled. 

Gentle parenting is less as “nurturing” and more “avoiding conflict”, making the parent more of a “friend” than a figure who sets firm limits.