I had read a few posts regarding an article by Amy Chua and the way she describes Chinese mothers raise their children to be high achievers. Looking on line I found some articles and a lot of controversy, so I decided to buy the book. What an eye opener! I honestly don't believe that most Chinese mothers treat their children the way Amy Chua treated (and treats) her daughters. It is terrible! The girls are not allowed any downtime whatsoever, and they're even kept from spending time with relatives because their practices are interrupted. Not to mention all the verbal and psychological maneuvering (abuse?) the girls were and are constantly inflicted for the smallest infraction.
Now Chua's oldest daughter was accepted into both Yale and Harvard, but I don't equate Chua's method of raising her daughters, (no day off for practice even with a fever, 2+ hours practice even on vacations and overseas), with the best method of raising a child. I'm not saying I have the best method-I don't, I need a lot of help in that department- but Chua is by far one of the most egotistical, emotionally and psychologically cruel mother which I have had the displeasure to learn about.
Sorry to vent, but I don't know what the controversy is all about, Chua obviously cares more about her dogs than her daughters. She cares about the fame and glory her daughters can bring to her and lives her life vicariously through her daughters. Now with her controversial book, she has managed to bring some fame her way. I wonder what's going to happen to her daughters now that she has made their life public, specially the 'rebellious' youngest daughter, Lulu? Has anyone else read the book and feel as indignant as I do?
