The Economist asks: How pushy should parents be?

Childhood is not what it used to be, according to The Economist's special report this week. The race to set children on the path to professional and personal success now begins before preschool. But competitive parenting is increasing inequality. Are there any alternatives to the “rug-rat race”? Anne McElvoy hosts Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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