I do think real damage can be done by pushing a kid to learn things they're not ready to learn. That it gets applied to gifted kids who are pushing their parents (instead of the other way around) is, of course, regrettable. But people trying to make their infants read by withholding food unless they perform is NOT okay in my book.

Sorry, but I really believe the term "hothousing" exists for a reason. Some people do this sort of craziness to their kids.

Kriston