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| Credit to my yours truly for buying me this (or is he trying to say something?) |
Read reviews of Chua's book late last year. The hoo-has was quite shocking. The writer herself was not apologetic at all with what she has revealed, according to the review. Am aware of Chinese way in raising kids but up to this point never really gave serious thought about it. Began to take notice of this probably culturally-induced take in raising kid while accompanying my eldest to his chess competition in March this year. Imagine seeing these parents who watched their kids like hawks, their foreheads wrinkled upon seeing the poor soul stuck in their move and would not hesitate to shout, pinch and reprimand the innocent child for not winning the round. Thought about being extremely kiasu...and quietly grateful that I'm NOT like that. But Chua's book proved me wrong. Somehow without realizing (or maybe we are too scared to realize) I do behave in such a way which qualifies me as a Tiger Mum. I wont' go in details here (it will require another posting for this sole purpose) but Chua's drive to be in charge is even extended to the Somayeds in the house and that part is indeed hilarious. Mind you not everything in the book is funny. For those not used to this extreme parenting style, prepare to be shocked!!! So despite what negative comments bestowed upon this book, I congratulated Chua for being rightfully honest with hints of sarcasm in her work. Will start looking for more book like this... So, not a bad choice for my reading list this year, right? Actually started with the Kinsella's collection but ...
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