In response to, “Why I Love My Strict Chinese Mom.”
This article gives the perspective
of the daughter of Amy Chua on how she feels about being raised by a “Tiger
Mom.” Amy Chua is the author of an article entitled; “Why Chinese Mothers are
Superior” which describes her outlook on parenting and how many other Chinese
parents raise their children. The article received much criticism, as it seems
that she is too strict and is raising robot children who are unable to have fun
or think on their own.
I especially like the article
written from her daughter’s perspective because of the insight given from
firsthand experience. Not because I can relate to her daughter or think that my
own mother is a “Tiger Mom”, that would be ridiculous! In all honesty, I believe
that being raised by a “Tiger Mom” is quite beneficial even with all the stress
and criticism. Although there are many flaws to the style, overall, I do agree
with her daughter because I believe it incentivizes children from a young age.
Reading these articles led me to an
odd, unrelated and probably shallow question. While there are still many
aspects I am not considering, I cannot decide whether or not deciding to use a
“Tiger Mom” approach to child rearing is completely selfless or selfish. Is the
approach putting the child completely before yourself by realizing that the
child’s future is more important than how other parents and maybe even the
child looks at you? Or is it selfish because the child is something to brag
about that reflects the parent? Or am I completely thinking about a child as an
object and not a sentient being at all? Much confusion. Need chocolate.
Aaron Handa
Section A02
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