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3.54 AVERAGE
3.54 AVERAGE
emotional
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
A very quick read. I do not agree with all that she does, and would not raise my children in this way, but she does make some valid points about the power of expectations, which are valid in all aspects of life.
Started reading this book to understand and learn about a different parenting style. I wasn’t aware the book was mostly about her daughters’ classical music journey. I skimmed a lot about her violin and paint lessons.
The New Yorker review is pretty right on. When I read the book I felt like I was listening to a mom brag about how awesome her kids and dogs were for 3 hours. Her writing was devoid of critical thinking and her writing style made her sound close-minded and defensive. But I liked the distinctions she made between Chinese mothers and Western mothers because even though she might have overdone it in the stereotyping department, I appreciated hearing a perspective I hadn't heard before.
Kind of a hate-read. It was funny, but overall rather infuriating.
Interesting, quick read. It's annoying that the author only examines certain segments of Chinese and American societies and makes broad generalizations. It also never really came to any kind of conclusion. However, it did inspire me to pause and reflect on my own parenting style.
funny
I was happy to see that in the end the author concludes that it's best to combine the two methods of bringing up your children - exactly the thing I had in mind all the time while reading the book. What I value in the Chinese approach is being honest with your child (but not cruel) in praising them for their achievements and being demanding and consistent (but again, not at all costs).
Eh. Not sure I buy it. Are you allowed to say that about a memoir? I mean all this stuff probably happened, I'm just maybe not down with the logic.