jadajing 's review for:

4.0

I had a hard time putting this book down. It was well-written and fascinating--a peek into a another culture's perspective and values. The author had some good points, if extreme. Her perspective on Western parenting was harsh. I don't know many Western parents as lax as she described.

The part that made me sad was how harsh she felt entitled to be: demeaning, belittling comments, name-calling, threats. The ends don't justify the means. And accomplishments, in my value system, don't trump kindness, compassion, respect and generosity.