The Parenting Paradox: When Expertise Meets Emotional Labor The recent exchange in Slate's Care and Feeding column has sparked debate about the complexities of parenting.
A frustrated parent, "Musical Mess," described her 10 year old daughter Janessa's aspirations to become a singing sensation, prompting advice columnist to weigh in on how parents should balance nurturing ambition with reality checking children.
It's heartening to see the columnist urging parents to support their child's dreams, rather than quashing them with harsh realities.