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Remind me at some point to expound upon the Piedmont Parent. Piedmont is a little autonomous [rich, white] enclave in the heart of Oakland, just next door to where I live. The Piedmont Parent is, I believe, a close cousin to the better-known Park Slope Parent, especially in the realm of conspicuous consumption. They also tend to eschew the touchy-feely passive-aggressive "can't we all just get along by following my standards" Berkeleyspeak for straight-up consumer entitlement. Unlike the Berkeley Parent, I am in no danger at all of becoming a Piedmont Parent, despite geographic proximity. Nonetheless, I am trying to fine-tune my stereotypical portrait for my faithful readers. Do feel free to ask questions or add your own impressions. I only wish I could recall better the conversation I overheard from two parents-to-be at my pediatrician's open house, which I now only remember made me nod knowingly when they started comparing their favorite Piedmont restaurants while simultaneously complaining about their service.