“We all want to do the right thing for our children. We all don't know what that is and we all - you know, you won't know until the future.” KnowsWantChildrenOur ChildrenRight Thing Author:Amy Chua
“There's something suspicious about saying, 'I'm just going to leave my child alone and let her pursue her passions.' You know what? I think most 13-year-olds' passion is sitting in front of the TV, or doing Facebook, or surfing the Internet for hours.” ThinkingKnowsYearsChildrenPassionHoursFrontsTvsInternetSittingPursueMy ChildrenSurfingSuspiciousSurfing The Internet Author:Amy Chua
“Do you know what a foreign accent is? It's a sign of bravery.” KnowsLanguageCourageBraveryDo You KnowAccentsForeigners Book:Battle Hymn of the Tiger Mother Source: Battle Hymn of the Tiger Mother
“A lot of parents today are terrified that something they say to their children might make them 'feel bad.' But, hey, if they've done something wrong, they should feel bad. Kids with a sense of responsibility, not entitlement, who know when to experience gratitude and humility, will be better at navigating the social shoals of college.” IfsKnowsFeelsShouldChildrenDoneMightKidsTodaySocialParentResponsibilityHumilityCollegeGratitudeHeyTerrifiedEntitlementSense Of Responsibility Author:Amy Chua
“I do think that maybe, even subconsciously, a lot of parents in the West are wondering, have we gone too far in the direction of coddling and protecting - you know, you see kids, sometimes that seem very rude and disrespectful. And the more important thing is they don't seem that happy.” ThinkingKnowsImportantSometimesSeemsKidsParentWonderGoneImportant ThingsWestRudeDisrespectful Author:Amy Chua
“To be honest, I know that a lot of Asian parents are secretly shocked and horrified by many aspects of Western parenting.” KnowsParentHonestAspectWesternBeing HonestShockedAsian Author:Amy Chua
“Some parents let their kids sleep at other people's houses, where they drink alcohol, watch TV for hours and God knows what else. But if you say you have to get all A's and practice the violin for two hours, then they consider that abusive. That upsets me.” PeopleIfsKnowsTwoKidsHouseParentHoursSleepWatchesPracticeTvsDrinkAlcoholUpsetGod KnowsViolinAbusive Author:Amy Chua
“You know, parenting is so personal. And we're all afraid that we didn't quite get it right. And it feels like the stakes are so high. By we - what if we made a mistake?” IfsKnowsFeelsMadeMistakeWhat IfStakesMade A Mistake Author:Amy Chua
“I'm a proud strict mom and, you know, I'm really proud of the two daughters I've raised. And I'm especially proud of my relationship with them. We're very close. I think we're good friends.” ThinkingKnowsTwoMotherMomProudDaughterRaisedGood FriendStrictTwo Daughters Author:Amy Chua
