What can we learn about parenting from the French?

"Authority is one of the most impressive parts of French parenting—and perhaps the toughest one to master. Many French parents I meet have an easy, calm authority with their children that I can only envy. Their kids actually listen to them. French children aren't constantly dashing off, talking back, or engaging in prolonged negotiations."


Read the Feb 4th WSJ article

And here's an interesting one about Ritalin, in the NY Times:

"Millions of children take drugs to help them pay attention — but do they really help?"