Au Contraire Mon Ami!

Taylor Wells, M.A., M.Ed., R.Y.T.

And what do ya think of THIS article, Super-people?
Weigh in!

 

Are The French Really Better Parents? A Different View From Paris

 

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2 Responses to “Au Contraire Mon Ami!”

1. CG Says:
   February 13th, 2012 at 7:40 am

   I think both articles were very interesting. I had a predictably American instinct upon reading last week’s article in praise of French parenting: “but how can kids be innovative and creative adults if they have to live strictly obedient, structured childhoods?” But it was followed closely by a resonance with the fact that dinnertime is too much of a struggle. I always think of raising a beautiful, powerful, woman – but my creative, persistent, opinionated 3 year old makes mealtime too disruptive an experience. There’s got to be a middle ground somehow – a way to have your kids listen to you AND listen to themselves.

   It’s fascinating that French kids listen at home and not outside of the home; the author is right that it’s the exact opposite in the US. I’m very sure that’s there’s something important and telling about this difference, but I can’t put my finger on exactly what it is.

2. Paula Says:
   February 15th, 2012 at 3:45 pm

   But Americans always think they are superior—yes even superior to the French. I said. We’re obsessed with our kids. Some are even narcissistic

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