imeverywoman Posted January 14, 2011 Share Posted January 14, 2011 would share to see what y'all think. I'm posting this on the General Board, as well. Thoughts? :) http://online.wsj.com/article_email/SB20001424052748704111504576059713528698754-lMyQjAyMTAxMDAwOTEwNDkyWj.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patchfire Posted January 14, 2011 Share Posted January 14, 2011 You may want to read this 'follow-up' as well: 'Superior' Chinese mom misunderstood Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mejane Posted January 14, 2011 Share Posted January 14, 2011 (edited) nm Edited January 14, 2011 by Mejane wrong board Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
imeverywoman Posted January 14, 2011 Author Share Posted January 14, 2011 That article had me riveted (WSJ). I found it impacting my household almost immediately. In some ways, for the good, and in others, well..... It has not left my thoughts all week, and I am so glad to have this follow-up, to sort of balance the scales. Thanks again! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sunshine State Sue Posted January 14, 2011 Share Posted January 14, 2011 Heather beat you to it: Why Chinese mothers are superior? it's a long, long thread... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 14, 2011 Share Posted January 14, 2011 There's an opinion piece in the NYT this morning that takes up the issue again. It's a "debate" forum in which six women of various ethnic backgrounds take on the "extreme parenting" Amy Chua wrote about. http://www.nyt.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corraleno Posted January 14, 2011 Share Posted January 14, 2011 You may want to read this 'follow-up' as well: 'Superior' Chinese mom misunderstood Thanks for posting that — it sounds like the article just cobbled together the most extreme and controversial snippets from the book. I found this interesting: The book climaxes with a wrenching confrontation between Chua and her indomitable younger daughter, Lulu, who has resisted Tiger Parenting throughout her childhood. It's she who ultimately makes Chua accept that she's gone too far, and vow to change. And, as it turns out, letting Lulu make her own choices doesn't prove to be the disaster that Chua fears. I guess the article had the desired effect, though — the book is selling like crazy on Amazon. :glare: Jackie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K-FL Posted January 14, 2011 Share Posted January 14, 2011 The "Chinese" parenting isn't all that different from old fashioned American parenting that built this country. We've just bought into the self-esteem, touchy-feelly stuff since the 1960's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rebecca VA Posted January 14, 2011 Share Posted January 14, 2011 You know, at the risk of starting another flame war, I want to say that I want to be like a *Jewish* parent. Jewish students have creativity, talent, and scholastic ability all rolled into one. What are those moms doing right?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swimmermom3 Posted January 14, 2011 Share Posted January 14, 2011 (edited) You may want to read this 'follow-up' as well: 'Superior' Chinese mom misunderstood Patchfire, thanks so much for posting this. It did seem odd that someone with Chua's credentials would write such an antagonistic piece. On the side: I have my browser set to the WSJ home page and I must say it has been a disappointing experience. The WSJ is not what it used to be and on same days it looks a lot more like Fox news. Edited January 14, 2011 by swimmermom3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 15, 2011 Share Posted January 15, 2011 Now this evening there's yet another follow-up in the NYT, "Retreat of the Tiger Mother." You would think they might have included this information in the original article rather than stir up such a fervor with a story/excerpt/article that presented only the first part of the story! I'm a bit disgusted with their tactics, which seem designed to make a ruckus and attract readers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laura in CA Posted January 15, 2011 Share Posted January 15, 2011 On the side: I have my browser set to the WSJ home page and I must say it has been a disappointing experience. The WSJ is not what it used to be and on same days it looks a lot more like Fox news. Apparently ever since Rupert Murdoch acquired the WSJ it has become more sensational. There are certainly more sports pieces and more "fluff" pieces about the mansions of rich folks than there used to be. I'm disappointed as well. ~Laura Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Negin Posted January 28, 2011 Share Posted January 28, 2011 Two immediate thoughts:1. Just because a child is "superior" academically does NOT a happy child make. 2. I prefer to take my mothering advice from mothers whose children are grown. The proof is in the pudding. :iagree: Couldn't agree more on both counts. On the side: I have my browser set to the WSJ home page and I must say it has been a disappointing experience. The WSJ is not what it used to be and on same days it looks a lot more like Fox news. Apparently ever since Rupert Murdoch acquired the WSJ it has become more sensational. There are certainly more sports pieces and more "fluff" pieces about the mansions of rich folks than there used to be. I'm disappointed as well.~Laura Okay. Thanks for sharing this. Not good at all. Just like I steer away from Fox, I'll stay well away from WSJ ... I no longer read Reader's Digest either. They're on the same track apparently. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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