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Battle Hymn of the Tiger Mother
by Amy Chua
I have to admit in many ways I was a "Chinese Mother." It certainly wasn't due to any ethnic link to China, since I was born in Cuba. I think, perhaps, much of what Amy Chua describes in her method of parenting can also reflect the culture of immigrant families in general. I know my parents stressed education as the door to success in America. I also took on the responsibility for overseeing music lessons, tennis practices, Bar and Bat Mitzvah training and the constant hammering about homework. I was the bad guy most of the time. How did it turn out for the kids? Pretty well, actually. Did I question my methods, like Amy does in this book? Constantly. I give high marks to books that I often refer back to as I am conversing with my family and friends. You may not agree with her methods, but this book was interesting and thought provoking. Periodically, we need an Amy Chua to point out our flaws and out strengths.