Childhood today is too hurried and fast. Development is a process, not a race. Women feel that if they can run a big ad agency or write a column or present a show, by golly, they can make the best child that's ever been.
To me, the most important thing one can give a child is genuinely unconditional love. That is what self-esteem and self-confidence are founded on. When you push a child to do things early or to be the best at gymnastics or dancing class, you imply:'' I love you more when you win.'' That is very damaging.