“My child is 6 years old and has read Harry Potter, what about your child? »: when children become “trophies” for their parents

“Mine slept her first night when she was a month old, didn’t she? » Sofia knows: picking up her son from daycare sometimes leaves her faced with some annoying questions. She also wants to be able to say that everything is fine, but that’s a lie. “Most of the time, we agree by saying: Ah, better yet, it’s good for you. » There are competitions that don’t live up to their name, and parenting is one of them. From the sandbox, everyone – or almost everyone – tends to praise the relative exploits of their offspring. Sofia remembers some things: “Ah, but for me, my daughter was already going to the toilet at the age of one! », « Mine is 6 years old and she is already reading Harry Potterthat’s crazy isn’t it, and yours? »