The Family Podcast: Competing with high-achieving parents

Whether your parents are in the public eye or just very accomplished at what they do, having a high achieving parent can be tricky. Do you spend your entire life trying to outstrip their success, live your life in their shadow – or give up entirely? Comedian Josh Howie , son of PR guru Lynne Franks, admits he's pretty competitive when it comes to his mum. Jess Cartner-Morley assesses the rights and wrongs of designer children's clothes. In his family playlist, bestselling author David Nicholls discusses space music, Cilla Black and how the Beatles can keep a dad sane. Finally - the biggest taboo – what do you do when you think your friend's child is a monster? Speak out? Hold your tongue? Or never see your friends again? Let us know what you think by posting your comments below.