I think what's best for the child is more important over what's comfortable for the parent. Putting Smallsteps in a position she didn't want to disappoint was a pretty smart and effective idea though if a parent is doing this they should avoid all forms of negativity that might hurt the child's self-esteem. But it has to go hand in hand with lots of commendation for the child if they perform as expected. In my experience, that's a huge motivational factor. Thanks for sharing this educative experience with your daughter. I'd say you doing excellently well for a father. Have a nice weekend.