My own definition of TigerParenting fully encompasses what was apparently done to WA and his sister at the hands of the senior Herr Leopold, incidentally.

As for musical prodigy, it might well be a better notion to tease apart the stories of a Felix Mendelssohn or an Eric Korngold to differentiate between parenting strategies that result in "realized potential through respectful encouragement and nurturing" versus-- er-- well, "using the child like a rented mule."

It's quite clear that the Mozart family in particular wasn't averse to delving into the latter realm, and with a 'd*mn the torpedoes' outlook on life balance and mental health. Greatness? Absolutely. However-- not a parenting model that would make many loving parents proud, by any means.


Schrödinger's cat walks into a bar. And doesn't.