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To be a different kind of parent, you don't just need a different parenting philosophy. You need a very different view of what a child actually is.

Pamela Druckerman

French parents are very concerned about their kids. They know about pedophiles, allergies, and choking hazards. They take reasonable precautions. But they aren't panicked about their children's well-being. This calmer outlook makes them better at both establishing boundaries and giving their kids some autonomy.

Pamela Druckerman

The French believe that kids feel confident when they're able to do things for themselves, and do those things well. After children have learned to talk, adults don't praise them for saying just anything. They praise them for saying interesting things, and for speaking well.

Pamela Druckerman

Pamela Druckerman

Pamela Druckerman

Born: 1970 (age 56)

Bio: Pamela Druckerman is an American writer and journalist living in Paris, France. In fall 2013, she became a contributing opinion writer for the International New York Times.

Known for:

French Children Don't Throw Food (1998)
Lust in translation (2007)

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