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.

Nothing is fun until you're good at it.

I'm suggesting that, ironically, the secret to becoming a world 'hyperpower' is tolerance. If you look at history, you see great powers being very tolerant in their rise to global dominance.

The truth is I'm not good at enjoying life.

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

My dogs can't do anything--and what a relief. I don't make any demands of them, and I don't try to shape them or their future. For the most part, I trust them to make the right choices for themselves. I always look forward to seeing them, and I love just watching them sleep. What a great relationship.

Don'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?