Parenting

Jason Wong
Section 2
ASA002
Week 9

     "Why I love my strict Chinese mom" is an article talks about the experiences of Amy Chua and how her experiences with her Chinese mother led to the person Chua is today. Chua goes on with a story about some ways her mother has raised her. Despite how some have viewed Chua's mother, Chua appreciates the lessons her mother has taught her as the primary principles were to work hard at the task at hand and I agree to the article.
     While reading the article, the idea of a "Tiger Mom" cast an image of a stereotypical antisocial Asian child being raised with strict and high standards. To an average American family, I imagine their response would be that high standards for a child is overstepping the bounds of parenting as a kid needs to be a kid and given more room for slack. However, Asian kids still had the same opportunity play around and be themselves. Tiger moms and strict parenting gave a foundation to a hard working mentality that would in turn transfer to their children's future. It gave way to a sense of independence that allowed children to know they could accomplish things on their own while not directly encouraging us, rather it was a task to be complete. I feel like this task idea, although not personal, allows children to accomplish what needs to be done. There wouldn't be any "Oh you can do it if you try hard!". It was more of a can-do attitude where parents knew you can do it so words of encouragement were unnecessary as it would take out any sense of doubt a person may have.
    That is a part of why I agree with the article, and my question that I pose to you is how does the strict parenting might affect familial bonds?

(Video: Home:Word by Magnetic North & Taiyo Na ft. Sam Kang. I thought the video would reflect the family bonds experienced by those who get away from their families. )