While, like every other nation, France has its fair share of flaws, there is one aspect of its culture that rises above others: the obedience of French children. How do they get them to be so well-behaved? Let’s explore the topic and find out!

I admit it. I’m writing out of exasperation! For the last two hours on this plane, a little girl has been screaming continuously. No, it’s not because her ears are hurting. She takes a gasp of air, looks up at me and smiles, only to look back at her caregivers as they hand her back and forth and start screaming again. And all three caregivers have headphones on!

Are you reading “twaddle” to your children?