I have been talking with moms about this article ALL day and couldn't wait to get to my laptop to share it with my Chocolate Chip family.
In this WSJ article, Why Chinese Mothers Are Superior, http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052748704111504576059713528698754.html?mod=WSJ_hp_mostpop_read author Amy Chua introduces readers to her new parenting memoir, Battle Hymn of the Tiger Mother, and gives a sneak peak into what it takes to raise successful Chinese children.
Do you praise your children? Are you concerned about their self-esteem and give them opportunities to share their opinions and make choices? Do you allow them to watch tv, play video games and have playdates? If you answered yes to any of these questions, you are clearly NOT a Chinese mother by Amy Chua's standard.
Are you the disciplinarian? Think you're hardcore in your parenting? Hold onto your seats. You might cringe when you read how this Chinese mother handled piano practice at home with her 7 year old daughter.
Want more info? Check out the book review in Speakeasy produced by Chocolate Chip friend, Christopher John Farley. http://blogs.wsj.com/speakeasy/2011/01/10/battle-hymn-of-the-tiger-mother-review-revue/?KEYWORDS=AMY+CHUA
Chime in by commenting in the box below. Is Amy Chua on point? Will you take a page out of her motherhood handbook? Or does she go overboard? We want to know what you think.
AWESOME ARTICLE... Kudo's to Amy Chua.
ReplyDeleteI grew up in a West Indian household and choices were not an option.
Some mistakes should be made when you are old enough to understand that it is a mistake.
Co-parenting should be done by the parent, not the kid. (says the non-parent)..
Thank you Chocolate Chip for sharing this wonderful article.