
And, what do you know, the girls did not turn out to need years of expensive therapy. I found myself a fascinated by how well it was working out with her prodigy children, though she definitely shows her own defeats. She tells of her noble quest to sacrifice to raise perfect children, and the obstacles and drama along the way. We all make mistakes, and the important thing is to do your best.Īnd nothing shows you your own weaknesses and misconceptions like being a mother.Īmy Chua tells a good story, too. However, she also uses the book to show that, no matter how strong your convictions about parenting, every child is different, and what works for one may not work for another. The Chinese just have a totally different idea of how to do that. She ought to know, because hers is the big one: Battle Hymn of the Tiger Mother, a diabolically well-packaged, highly readable screed ostensibly about the art of obsessive parenting.

All decent parents want to do what's best for their children. I think it's a misunderstanding on both sides. For their part, many Chinese secretly believe that they care more about their children and are willing to sacrifice much more for them than Westerners, who seem perfectly content to let their children turn out badly. She believes that her children need to be pushed harder than anyone else in order for them to succeed.

However, author Amy Chua thinks otherwise. There are all these new books out there portraying Asian mothers as scheming, callous, overdriven people indifferent to their kids' true interests. 1-Page Summary of Battle Hymn Of The Tiger Mother Overview If you’re a good parent, you know that your child needs all the support and love you can give them.
