Professor Amy Chua, also known as the “tiger mother”
strictly enforced rules for her children. She wanted her children to be the top
of the class in every subject; they were expected to get straight A’s. They had
to attend piano and violin practice all the time and even during the summer
they were expected to follow strict rules. She explains that she wanted to
teach her children perseverance, discipline, and values. Chua did not allow her
children to watch TV because she wanted them to be focused in school all the
time. However a social worker from New York University explains how her children would be
affected by not watching TV. Chua children would not be able to fit in with their
peers because they wouldn’t know what to discuss about or participate in any
group life, which can affect their socialization.
Erik Erikson explained how ones
personality can change throughout the time and can also be influenced by the
culture. Chua’s “Chinese parenting” prohibited her children to attend sleep
overs and play dates. Her children will develop a different personality than those other kids at
their school. It is very important for parents to enforce education however
everything has its limits.
By: Jenny Sanchez
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