''The Parent Test'' is an American

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hosted by

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and parenting and psychology expert Adolph Brown. It is based on the Australian format '' Parental Guidance'' and is also produced by

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. It features 12 different families each representing a different

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. Each week the participants face different parenting challenges to see which is the most effective style.

Families

Elimination Table

Episodes

Reception

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'' called the "idea that these parents are being judged off short clips and one will be chosen the 'most effective' is a complete turn-off for us." Rotten Tomatoes gave a report of 58 percent disapproval rating and an average rating of 3.2 stars from 24 ratings.

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