Battle Hymn of the Tiger Mother
By Amy Chua
Battle Hymn of the Tiger Mother. Penguin Group, 2011.
Summary of Battle Hymn of the Tiger Mother book by Amy Chua
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.
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What do you get from this book? Learn the secrets, benefits, and difficulties of following the “Tiger Mother” parenting method
“Strict parenting” is relative to your culture—anyone can be a “Tiger Mother”
Self-discipline is just as important for parents as it is their children, but every child is different
Let go of limiting beliefs that arise from conflicting cultures and learn how to change tactics
In every Tiger Mother’s life, she’ll face pets, vacations, and death—but those aren’t times to relax the rules
You can’t always worry about hurt feelings—give your child the best to get their best
Seize opportunities when they arise and learn to push past rebellious phases
Tragedies bring families closer and unleash a new level of Tiger Mother, but rebelliousness doesn’t disappear overnight
Change is inevitable and can bring unexpected—and uplifting—results, as long as you keep an open mind
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About the author of Battle Hymn of the Tiger Mother
Amy Chua
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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