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The quote argues that the main harm of intensive parenting may fall on adults rather than children. It suggests that hyper-parenting places stress, pressure, and exhaustion on parents themselves.
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Originally said in English.
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About Pamela Druckerman
American-French writer and journalist
Pamela Druckerman is an American-French writer and journalist based in Paris. She is known for her writing, including opinion work, and for her long connection to Parisian life. In fall 2013, she became a contributing opinion writer for The New York Times International Edition. Her work moves between journalism and commentary, shaped by her life in France and her perspective as a writer across both American and French settings.
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