Originally Posted by Ametrine
I'm sorry, but I just don't see how the use of rewards for work well done is possibly a telltale sign of a hot housing parent. Perhaps you're speaking more of the use of excessive punishment?

In the world of adult work, what of bonus incentives, or the threat of a demotion/getting fired? I think using rewards/punishments for performance/non-performance normal.

Plus, there's that whole seeking-parental-approval thing that small children have going on. "Mommy... LOOK AT WHAT I CAN DO!!"

Originally Posted by Ametrine
Oh, and I once read a review of the Baby Can Read. It involved isolating the child in a restraint of some kind, in a dark room, without anything but the program playing. THAT is hot housing.

And possibly, child abuse.