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Battle Hymn of the Tiger Mother

Battle Hymn of the Tiger Mother

By Amy Chua

Battle Hymn of the Tiger Mother. Penguin Group, 2011.

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13 mins read

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A brief summary of Battle Hymn of the Tiger Mother

Amy Chua narrates her heartwarming and sometimes heartbreaking personal narrative of growing up Chinese American, raising two children, and the repercussions of nurturing a family according to the strict disciplinary methods of her culture.

Key insights in Battle Hymn of the Tiger Mother

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What do you get from this book? Learn the secrets, benefits, and difficulties of following the “Tiger Mother” parenting method
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“Strict parenting” is relative to your culture—anyone can be a “Tiger Mother”
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Self-discipline is just as important for parents as it is their children, but every child is different
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Let go of limiting beliefs that arise from conflicting cultures and learn how to change tactics
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In every Tiger Mother’s life, she’ll face pets, vacations, and death—but those aren’t times to relax the rules
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You can’t always worry about hurt feelings—give your child the best to get their best
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Seize opportunities when they arise and learn to push past rebellious phases
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Tragedies bring families closer and unleash a new level of Tiger Mother, but rebelliousness doesn’t disappear overnight
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Change is inevitable and can bring unexpected—and uplifting—results, as long as you keep an open mind
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Who should read Battle Hymn of the Tiger Mother

Anthropologists • sociologists • international diplomats • educators • university students • parents

About the author of Battle Hymn of the Tiger Mother

Born in the USA to strict Chinese parents and married to a Jewish law professor, Amy Chua has spent a lifetime straddling the line between different cultures and identities. With a law degree and professorships at both Duke and Yale Law Schools, Chua has spent her professional life educating students on international and ethnic regulations, laws, and conflicts.

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