Lucrèce and Nathan have decided to have a child. But in the early 21st century, things aren’t as simple as they once were. The pressures imposed by contemporary society are weighty and their consequences are unpredictable, in particular because they haven’t been practiced for very long. Positive parenting, often promoted by individuals without any real qualifications, revolves around children’s emotional and psychological well-being. But do these new theories take into account the day-to-day experience of the parents as well?