How hard should parents push their children?

In his new book, The Goldmine Effect, former professional soccer player turned motivational speaker Rasmus Andersen travels around the world looking for the secrets of developing top talent, in the world of sports, music and business. One of his more provocative points is about the role of parents. He makes the case that ‘not pushing your kids is irresponsible’. How much pressure should parents put on their children?

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