Battle Superiority Of The Tiger Mother Analysis

Amy Chua is a professor from Yale Law School and the mother of two adolescent girls, Sophia and Louisa. She is also a famous author who wrote the book, Battle Hymn of the Tiger Mother, which illustrates how the parenting skills of Chinese mothers not only differ from those of Western parents but also how they are superior. After reading Amy Chua’s essay on the superiority of the Tiger Mom, I believe I’ve come to the conclusion that her parenting methods are morally unjust and insensitive
In the excerpt adapted from “Battle Hymn of the Tiger Mother” Amy Chua argues the differences between Chinese and Western mothers parenting styles, and how the outcomes are on two opposite ends of the spectrum. Focusing on the stereotype that children of Chinese mothers are more successful I will not argue that point; although, I will disagree with it 's formality. Chua states “they wonder what these parents do to produce so many math whizzes and musical prodigies.” (pg.305) while on the other hand, Western parents raise their kids with keeping their feelings in mind; not being even half as strict in order to protect hurting their self-esteem or confidence. I think that many points in the article Chua is …show more content…
I also believe some western parenting styles to be just as effective without the use of enforcement and ridding the child of their natural childlike tendencies. All in all, the outcome of her argument seems to make sense. I just don’t believe in fear based obedience and in a sense Chinese children are forced to do things they may not want to simply because their parents have the power over them. In time they may thank their parents for being so strict but I am certain there are other instances where rebellion and deviance is adopted by the children too. I’m a firm believer that children learn what they see and become who they are by who they are around; so set good examples and be a role model, not a drill