“I think the biggest difference is that I've noticed Western parents seem much more concerned about their children's psyches, their self-esteem, whereas tough immigrant parents assume strength rather than fragility in their children and therefore behave completely differently.” ThinkingChildrenSelfSeemsParentDifferencesSelf EsteemToughConcernedAssumingWesternEsteemBehaveImmigrantsFragilityPsychImmigrant Parents Author:Amy Chua
“Western parents worry a lot about their children's self-esteem. But as a parent, one of the worst things you can do for your child's self-esteem is to let them give up. On the flip side, there's nothing better for building confidence than learning you can do something you thought you couldn't.” GivingChildrenSelfParentSidesCan DoWorryWorstSelf EsteemBuildingGiving UpWesternEsteemYour ChildrenWorst ThingsFlipCan Do SomethingBuilding Confidence Book:Battle Hymn of the Tiger Mother Source: Battle Hymn of the Tiger Mother
“Real self-esteem has to be earned. I also believe in virtuous circles, like, nothing is fun until you are good at it. It is great if you can instill in children the ability to not give up, to have a work ethic.” IfsGivingBelieveChildrenRealSelfFunAbilitySelf EsteemGiving UpEthicsCirclesEsteemVirtuousWork EthicNot Giving UpInstillReal Self Author:Amy Chua
“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.” ThinkingShouldSelfAbleCertainGirlSelf EsteemMastersEsteemMy GirlHigh Self Esteem Author:Amy Chua
“I once won a second prize in a history concert. My parents came to the ceremony. Somebody else had won the prize for best all-around student. Afterwards my father said to me, 'Never, ever disgrace me like that again.' When I tell my Western friends, they are aghast. But I adore my father. It didn't knock my self-esteem at all.” SaidSelfFatherParentSelf EsteemStudentsWesternEsteemPrizeConcertsAdoreCeremonyDisgraceAghast Author:Amy Chua
