Lesley Vogel, mother of late actress Hayden Panettiere, is defending her parenting amid claims of abuse in her daughter’s memoir, insisting she was never abusive but rather a demanding, perfectionist parent who pushed her child to succeed — a pressure Vogel believes came more from Hayden herself than from her. The memoir, which detailed strained relationships and bizarre incidents like tooth-gluing, has reignited public debate, with Vogel suggesting some accusations may have been fueled by book sales. She also expressed the universal parental ache of wanting the best for your child — even when you can’t control their path. This emotional reckoning comes against the backdrop of Panettiere’s tragic death at 36, leaving behind an 11-year-old daughter and spotlighting the fragile, often painful dynamics within celebrity families.

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