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Battle Hymn of the Tiger Mother
by Amy Chua
I have been curious about this book since it came out, but this is the first time I've had the chance to read it. It was a quick read. Very quick. I enjoyed the beginning where she explains why and how she is a 'Chinese mother.' I agree with her reasoning for the most part too. We don't expect enough from our kids. They should be pushed and they should strive for the very best. How she went about this was cray-cray! I couldn't not be as...devoted... to my children's lessons etc. I truly wonder how she managed to do all that with her children, have a job, and go on these vacations. That in itself is amazing and she deserves a round of applause for that.
Side note: this book focuses a lot on piano and violin lessons and has less to do with school and learning overall.
I can't help but feel like she could get away with the things that she did/does because she comes from a Chinese family. I also think she uses that as an excuse to be stubborn, mean, and generally awful to her kids. There are scenes where she is called out by her kids and I can picture her trying to backtrack in her head. No I wasn't mocking your popo, etc.
Or maybe I'm wrong. I am looking at her family through my 'western' eyes. Either way it is a quick and interesting read.
Side note: this book focuses a lot on piano and violin lessons and has less to do with school and learning overall.
I can't help but feel like she could get away with the things that she did/does because she comes from a Chinese family. I also think she uses that as an excuse to be stubborn, mean, and generally awful to her kids. There are scenes where she is called out by her kids and I can picture her trying to backtrack in her head. No I wasn't mocking your popo, etc.
Or maybe I'm wrong. I am looking at her family through my 'western' eyes. Either way it is a quick and interesting read.