Good afternoon Gittens' Group members...
I just wanted to provide a few takeaways from my experience with the Battle Hymn of the Tiger Mother...
* After reading the book, I have found it interesting to read the various reviews of reporters and parents across the globe. I have found that while western mothers seem to praise their children for every little thing or accomplishment (however small it may be), Chua learned from her parents to accept nothing less than the best. "Chinese parents demand perfect grades because they believe that their child can get them. If their child does not get them, the Chinese parent assumes it's because the child didn't work hard enough."
What are your thoughts about this? Do you think there is any merit to these beliefs? Do you share them? Why or why not?
* I wonder is it cruel to be kind. Being cruel is not fun, but many view it as hard work. Should parents view their child has tearing them down to build them up? Does this demonstrate a parent's respect for their child's toughness and potential? Do you think if you are tougher on your child or student, they will come out ahead of the class? Why or why not?
* We all love our children...our students. Yet, do we over-schedule our children so that every waking moment is devoted to "perfecting them" or deciphering their talents? Or is this just another example of parents competing with one another through their children?
Just a few takeways from Atlanta...
Thanks for allowing the feedback,
Melissa :-)
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