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jadajing 's review for:
Battle Hymn of the Tiger Mother
by Amy Chua
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.
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.