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You don't need to be a psychologist to be a better parent, but having some knowledge of psychology is incredibly helpful when working with small kids, as is child development. It makes it a lot less stressful, actually! In general, it gives one a better understanding of why kids act the way they do and when.
Of course, there are myriad books out there that address both topics. Let's say good parents do their homework. And therein lies the rub--parenting is a lot of work and it does take a knowledge base, one you build up over time as you parent or read books to help you parent; people in general are lazy and go in to parenting without the knowledge of just how much work it can be.
Now, keep in mind I'm not addressing this at any TFP parent; by and large the parents we have around here are the kind willing to put in the work to raise their children well. And I applaud you for it.
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If I am not better, at least I am different. --Jean-Jacques Rousseau
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