Tiger parenting is all about raising independent, creative, courageous kids. In America today, there's a dangerous tendency to romanticize creativity in a way that may undermine it.
Amy ChuaBoth of my girls have very high self-esteem because they were both able to master certain things; I should think that's good for their confidence.
Amy ChuaDon't assume your child is weak. If you, the parent, assume that they can't take anymore, what kind of signal are you sending them?
Amy ChuaThe fact is that Chinese parents can do things that would seem unimaginable-even legally actionable-to Westerners. Chinese mothers can say to their daughters, "Hey fatty-lose some weight." By contrast, Western parents have to tiptoe around the issue, talking in terms of "health" and never ever mentioning the f-word, and their kids still end up in therapy for eating disorders and negative self image.
Amy Chua