Incredible Sociology

One of the numerous interesting things about Brad Bird’s THE INCREDIBLES is that it’s a serious enough movie that it’s sparked thoughtful discussion of the things it has to say about child-rearing in America, competition, and how to treat kids who are naturally gifted. Here’s “When Every Child is Good Enough,” a story from today’s NEW YORK TIMES (registration probably required) that digs into these ideas.

Funny–I don’t remember SHREK 2 or SHARK TALE spurring thoughtful discussion of, well, anything at all…