When I was little, my parents really only wanted me to be a scientist or a doctor; they had never even heard of law school. I think even these days if you were to tell your mother you want to be a fashion designer, or an artist or a writer, a lot of Asian parents would be alarmed because they don't think that's a secure career.
Amy ChuaI'm a slave to my dogs and go out with them almost every day. They are poorly behaved if they don't run. They really act up.
Amy ChuaA Western upbringing tends to stress questioning authority, which is always asking why, why, why.
Amy ChuaI sort of feel like people are not that honest about their own parenting. Take any teenage household; tell me there is not yelling and conflict.
Amy Chua