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French parents vs. American parents. 

An issue discussed several times over; a topic that peaks my interest. I've had a deep interest in childcare since I started babysitting at the young age of 11 (for a set of 2-year-old twins, natch!). Coming to Paris allowed me to see first-hand the evidence for the debates people have about the parenting styles of French families. Of course, I'm biased, growing up with two American parents and having worked in many American households. However, I see the strengths French parenting has, and I would totally agree with the party that says an international household is wholly beneficial.

http://parenting.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/04/13/why-french-parents-are-superior-in-one-way/

http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052970204740904577196931457473816.html

http://www.newyorker.com/online/blogs/books/2012/02/the-secret-to-french-parenting.html

http://www.theatlantic.com/health/archive/2012/03/the-truth-about-french-parenting-and-i-would-know/254521/