What Chinese parents understand is that nothing is fun until you're good at it. pg 29

Western parents try to respect their children’s individuality, encouraging them to pursue their true passions, supporting their choices, and providing positive reinforcement and a nurturing environment. By contrast, the Chinese believe that the best way to protect their children is by preparing them for the future, letting them see what they’re capable of, and arming them with skills, work habits, and inner confidence that no one can ever take away.

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.

All decent parents want to do what's best for their children. The Chinese just have a totally different idea of how to do that.

But just because you love something, I added to myself, doesn't mean you'll ever be great. Not if you don't work. Most people stink at the things they love.

As a purely mathematical fact, people who sleep less live more.

Kids raised to be pampered and spoiled don't really end up being good leaders. Leaders need to be independent minded and confident.