The Cultural Differences Within Our Society

Yale law professor Amy Chua wrote a book named “Battle Hymn of the Tiger Mother” and it talks about parenting styles between the Chinese verses the Western styles. She said that parents who set high standards tend to have kids who are more successful at school. It’s also clear that Chinese parents tend to spend more time pushing their kids to study, practice, and achieve. Her book created a huge controversial piece for the Wall Street Journal on “Why Chinese mothers are Superior “. This article is about the response of Amy Chua to all the book readers that she believed took her parenting methods too serious. It explains how many

Both stories investigate the difference between American and Chinese parenting styles from two women’s point of view – Hanna Rosin and Amy Chua.

Parenting styles differ from generations, as well as, from different countries across the world. When two different cultures collide, that leaves parents in a limbo in trying to decide what parenting technique would be the most beneficial for future offspring. Amy Chua, a Yale Law School graduate of Chinese descent, wrote a story about the details of her and her husbands’ choice in how to parent their children. The book is entitled “Battle Hymn of the Tiger Mother,” which she proclaims that “Chinese parents are better at raising children than westerners”. At creation of this book, Chua has received an enormous amount of feedback, mostly negative. However, the article “Amy Chua is a Wimp” written by author David Brooks, offers a different take on Chuas’ book. Which leaves everyone wondering what really is the best way to set up the next generation to reach their highest potential.

Amy Chua, a Yale professor, wrote the piece “Why Chinese Mothers are Superior” sparked disbelief and fury in America after it was published in 2011. Chua raises her children in what would be, a brutal and harsh way for Western parents. In Chuas writing piece, she does not convey how her parenting style is better, because she fails to make a logical bond reader due to the fact that her parenting style may be seen as harsh, or even a disputable way to bring up a child. Chuas parenting technique comes from China, this includes a harsh and meticulous approach to all school work, and of the instrument the parent chooses for the child. She believes that this a much more superior way of parenting, compared to Western parenting, Chua provides

In the excerpt, Chua focuses on the differing parenting techniques of Chinese and Western parents. She concludes that a contrast in the parent’s mindset leads to distinct parenting styles and various levels of success for the kids. As a Chinese mother herself, Chua confirms that stereotypes for Chinese parenting styles are a reality. She describes how her two children were banned from participating in sleepovers, school plays, and many other activities common to Western children. Even with all of the strict rules and high expectations,

Because America is such a diverse country, there are many differences between cultures of various immigrant groups. Members of each culture, have their own beliefs and values regarding what they think is right. The cultural diversity allows for each person to have a different view of things. Amy Chua’s essay “Why Chinese Mothers are Superior,” she describes her way of parenting her two daughters following Chinese values about education. She explains how Western parents are much more lenient than Chinese parents with their children and education. Chua gives examples of how she raised her daughter Lulu and Sophia which lead them to achieve success. She makes comparisons between Western and Chinese parenting styles throughout the essay and concludes that both types of parents want the best for their children, but just approach parenting it in different ways. In the article, “Chinese vs Western Mothers: Q&A with Amy Chua,” Amy Chua is interviewed by Belinda Luscombe where she clarifies how her Chinese method of parenting did not hurt her children the way many readers thought it did. Chua explains that her relationship with her two daughters is very strong and believes there are many effective ways of parenting in addition to the Chinese approach. Chua’s essay shows the Chinese immigrant approach to parenting and gives insight into why so many children of Chinese parents are so successful. Discussing the cultural differences shows the risk of stereotyping groups where feelings

Parenting is different for everyone, but is any one way really better than the other? Amy Chua, a professor at Yale University, believes that the strict parenting style of Chinese mothers is the way to go. She believes that her strict and often harsh parenting style contributed to the success of her daughters. Chinese parents believe that if their children are successful, it is a reflection of the parents. Hanna Rosin, a contributing editor for the Atlantic, has very different views from Ms. Chua about the correct parenting style. Ms. Rosin believes that the more relaxed, nurturing, and self-led style of Western parenting is the better way to raise children. She believes that placing your children under immense pressure can produce

As we all know maternal love and affection transforms through every language and ethnicity across the world. However, Amy Chua aggressively seems to criticize American parenting beliefs and styles in her article “Why Chinese Mothers Are Superior” while Hanna Rosin defended what she considers to be her traditional American way to raising a child in her article“Mother Inferior” Though Chua and Rosin seem to have the same intensity of dedication when it comes to raising their children they also have opposing views on extracurricular activities, their definition of scholastic achievement, discipline practices and self-esteem support. When it comes to extracurricular activities t this option does not exist for the children raised in the Chua’s home.

When I first arrived in the US, I inadvertently joined the newcomers’ subculture. I sought the company of others who had recently arrived with whom to share the experience and newness of America. In this subculture, isolation is common because of the lack of relatability to others, but the passage of time increases immersion and learning English bridges the gap between groups. Gradually towards the end of high school, I was socializing with a second subculture, native English speakers and established immigrants. By my late 20s, with a few exceptions, my friends and peers were college educated middle-class professionals. The ideas we discussed and the opinions we shared often were in stark contrast to the views of those earlier social groups. However, comparing the three different groups, I find higher degrees of similarities than differences.

One day, Amy Chua decided to write an essay called, “Why Chinese Mothers Are Superior.” Amy Chua is a professor at Yale Law School. Chua is a Chinese woman with two daughters. In the essay, Chua compared the differences between Chinese and Western parenting styles. There are different ways of parenting being used everywhere; the four main parenting styles include, Authoritarian, Authoritative, Permissive, and Uninvolved. In the essay Chua made it clear that Western and Chinese parenting styles differ. I tend to agree, as well as disagree with the examples and statements Chua used to compare the way they differ. I believe Chua did an amazing job contrasting Chinese and Western parenting styles.

Amy Chua’s author of “Adapted Form Battle Hymn of the Tiger Mothers’ stirs up debate. Chua’s compares ‘Chinese parenting’ method to ‘Western parenting’. She uses the term ‘Chinese mother” loosely referring to Korean, Indian, Jamaica, Irish, and Ghanaian parents (pg 305) too. She also states the term ‘Western parents’ loosely since there are several varieties. Chua’s approach to child-rearing is more harmful and threating to a child’s well-being and development. Her methods are harsh and discounts her daughters Sophia and Louisa feelings. This method consist of stressing academic success by all means and shaming to achieve successful adults. There is no child leisure time and the child has no freedom or power to choose their activities. Lastly, her parenting style discourages creativity, interpersonal skills and research shows this tiger mother method is not the best.

Western parents want kids that are happy. Kids who feel good about themselves and work towards achieving their full potential. It’s a model that has its own endeavors. Chua’s critics reject her methods as callous and out of line. Business executives ridicule her approach, stating its stress on individual achievement and reclusive pursuit of perfection hinders leadership abilities and falls short of implanting teamwork. The Tiger Method also smothers ingenuity, independence, and imagination -- qualities highly sought after by Americans. As workers, her children’s potential may be limited. Chua’s socio-economic deduction drew fire as well. Parents note the costs of lessons and tutoring; options unaffordable for several low-income families. Correspondingly, the time commitment is an almost impossible luxury for those such as single parents. Back in mommy world, Chua earns searing criticism for the rough criticisms and insults she fired at her daughters. She rejected their gifts, homemade birthday cards, because they signified less than the girls’ best efforts. Horrified, her critics wondered how can Chua’s daughters possibly bear with the way she

Raising a child has always been a disputable topic for Americans. Every parent as well as people who don’t even have kids, have their own opinion on how a child should be raised. In Amy Chua’s “ Why Chinese Mother are Superior”, we read about her life as a mother raising her children, and how it has affected her family as well as herself. She claims that by punishing a child and building them up will present them to their full potential, the end result will be rewarding with a confident and successful life. In the beginning, she expresses herself as a “Chinese mother”.

Is to persuade the readers that the Chinese techniques of parenting are not as bad

In Amy Chua’s controversial memoir, Battle Hymn of the Tiger Mother, she explores the Western and Chinese parenting technique. She describes herself as being a “tiger mother” and raising her daughters the Chinese way. A “tiger mother” can be described as a strict or demanding mother who pushes her children to high levels or achievement, using methods regarded as typical of childrearing in China and other parts of East Asia (Google: 2014). The term “Chinese mother” is used loosely in this essay, as not all Chinese mothers are “tiger mothers” many other cultures such as Korean and Jamaican follow similar practises. Contrasted to that, a “Western parent” is believed to be a more lenient, less pressurising parent. Recently, there has been a lot