In the article, “Roar of the Tiger Mom,” Amy Chua explains the essential differences between Chinese and Western parents. Western mothers try to respect their kids individuality, motivating them to pursue their true passions while providing a nurturing and safe environment. On the other hand, Chinese mothers believe that the best way to protect children is by preparing them for the future and arming them with skills, and inner confidence. There are three differences between Western and Chinese parenting. First, Western parents concern about kids’ self-esteem while Chinese focus on strength. Second, unlike western parents, Chinese believe that children owe them everything. Finally, Chinese parents override kids preferences because they know
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These perspectives made americans angry because it proves that western parents are inferior compared to Chinese. Some critics contends Chua’s opinions about parenting. Hanna Rosin, says that American kids need to “lighten up and roam free”(310). She also argues that several american parents feel defensive and regretful after reading Battle Hymn of The Tiger Mother. American parents think that with careful control, a kid can be made perfect. Unlike Chinese parents, they concentrate more on kids’ self-esteem. Chua’s approach is not appropriate because it may create hatred for subjects. Children have tendency to succeed naturally so Chua’s methods to make kids are not suitable. David Brooks, a columnist, says Amy Chua is a coward. He thinks that Chua is a threat to the society. In her book, Battle Hymn of the Tiger Mother, she claims that western parents create kids who are not capable to live up to their abilities. Brooks think that Chua is pampering her two kids. She is trying to protect them from the most cognitive activities and this may be harmful. Brooks also argues that her children can not be happy, sincere or creative. Children learn some vital skills at sleepovers, practicing in school pays, communication with peers. Elizabeth Kolbert, a staff writer, says that americans are angry at Chua because of her behavior for her kids. Chua threatens to give Lulu’s dollhouse to the Salvation Army if she can not master a piece called “The Little White Donkey.” If that does not work, Chua will stop her lunch, dinner, and birthday party. Few americans think that Chua is abusing her
These perspectives made americans angry because it proves that western parents are inferior compared to Chinese. Some critics contends Chua’s opinions about parenting. Hanna Rosin, says that American kids need to “lighten up and roam free”(310). She also argues that several american parents feel defensive and regretful after reading Battle Hymn of The Tiger Mother. American parents think that with careful control, a kid can be made perfect. Unlike Chinese parents, they concentrate more on kids’ self-esteem. Chua’s approach is not appropriate because it may create hatred for subjects. Children have tendency to succeed naturally so Chua’s methods to make kids are not suitable. David Brooks, a columnist, says Amy Chua is a coward. He thinks that Chua is a threat to the society. In her book, Battle Hymn of the Tiger Mother, she claims that western parents create kids who are not capable to live up to their abilities. Brooks think that Chua is pampering her two kids. She is trying to protect them from the most cognitive activities and this may be harmful. Brooks also argues that her children can not be happy, sincere or creative. Children learn some vital skills at sleepovers, practicing in school pays, communication with peers. Elizabeth Kolbert, a staff writer, says that americans are angry at Chua because of her behavior for her kids. Chua threatens to give Lulu’s dollhouse to the Salvation Army if she can not master a piece called “The Little White Donkey.” If that does not work, Chua will stop her lunch, dinner, and birthday party. Few americans think that Chua is abusing her