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poppy4378 's review for:
Battle Hymn of the Tiger Mother
by Amy Chua
I totally loved reading this book. Amy maybe the devil to her kids but she comes across as a straightforward person who is not afraid to do what she believes. Unlike most of us who generally give in to societal pressures, Amy took on the task of being a mom with her kids interest as the sole focus. No doubt she got carried away with Lulu - I felt she was too harsh with her too. But the book makes 2 excellent points.
1. A kid needs a parent not a "friend" atleast not until they are old enough to make mature decisions.
2. Kids have very short attention spans - they ll try a million things and when they taste a little success with it, they look for something else. That's why I feel a stricter approach by parents makes some sense. Though I wouldn't go so far as Ms Chua.
Amy Chua's writing style is to the point. Some of her trials will have you in splits. She comes across as a likeable person despite her extreme child raising strategies. I am glad I read this book.
1. A kid needs a parent not a "friend" atleast not until they are old enough to make mature decisions.
2. Kids have very short attention spans - they ll try a million things and when they taste a little success with it, they look for something else. That's why I feel a stricter approach by parents makes some sense. Though I wouldn't go so far as Ms Chua.
Amy Chua's writing style is to the point. Some of her trials will have you in splits. She comes across as a likeable person despite her extreme child raising strategies. I am glad I read this book.