![]() ![]() Because of this, she was able to graduate with honors from Harvard. In contrast to most non-Chinese parents, Amy Chua feels that placing a high value on academic accomplishment harms children’s growth (Monica, 2016). With the same drive and focus that she used to get into Harvard Law School, she aspires to encourage success in her children. The couple pledges to raise their children following Chinese culture by teaching them responsibility, discipline, and mutual respect to prepare for their future. In this paper, I will compare the relationship between Chinese and Western parenting styles in relation to the book Battle Hymn of the Tiger Mother. Her husband, Jed, was raised in a liberal Jewish home where his parents emphasized personal freedom and responsibility while teaching him to cherish his views. That means following Chinese rules, which are extremely strict for a woman of her generation in the U.S. Even though the high criteria may look onerous, Amy Chui says they are popular among Chinese parents. ![]()
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