Anything less than an "A" was considered a failure.
Chua argues that true self-esteem comes from competence . By forcing children to work through difficulty until they succeed, they gain a "true" confidence that cannot be shattered.
Amy Chua’s sparked a global firestorm when it was published in 2011, igniting a fierce debate over Western vs. Eastern parenting styles. The Core Philosophy: "Tiger" Parenting
One of the book’s most famous (and criticized) moments describes Chua calling her daughter "garbage" for being disrespectful—a term her own father had used to motivate her. The Controversy: Memoir vs. How-To Guide
Anything less than an "A" was considered a failure.
Chua argues that true self-esteem comes from competence . By forcing children to work through difficulty until they succeed, they gain a "true" confidence that cannot be shattered. Battle Hymn of the Tiger Mother
Amy Chua’s sparked a global firestorm when it was published in 2011, igniting a fierce debate over Western vs. Eastern parenting styles. The Core Philosophy: "Tiger" Parenting Anything less than an "A" was considered a failure
One of the book’s most famous (and criticized) moments describes Chua calling her daughter "garbage" for being disrespectful—a term her own father had used to motivate her. The Controversy: Memoir vs. How-To Guide Battle Hymn of the Tiger Mother