A lot of parents today are terrified that something they say to their children might make them 'feel bad.' But, hey, if they've done something wrong, they should feel bad. Kids with a sense of responsibility, not entitlement, who know when to experience gratitude and humility, will be better at navigating the social shoals of college.

Westerners often laud their children as 'talented' or 'gifted', while Asian parents highlight the importance of hard work. And in fact, research performed by Stanford psychologist Carol Dweck has found that the way parents offer approval affects the way children perform, even the way they feel about themselves.

Genghis Khan decreed religious tolerance for all of his conquered peoples. So I think he definitely would approve of our constitutional protections of freedom of religion. I think he would also approve of the way the U.S. has been able to attract talented people from all over the world.

Every day that you don't practice is a day you're getting worse.

Both 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.

Most things are difficult at the beginning and they become fun, something you love, only after you've worked at them.

I think if you're a 'tiger parent' early on, you don't need to be a 'helicopter parent' in high school.