BUT, a mother's love is unconditional. I will never throw a card back in a child's face. I tell them that a card or present is just a symbol that reflects what the giver thinks the receiver might like. I don't deserve any thanks, cards, presents from my kids and would never tell them that any symbol is "not good enough". It's not a performance to please me.
Never say never MON ((wink)) - And I'm not saying Chua is going to win 'mother of the year' - but right or wrong she is becoming who she is becoming, with grace, humor and love for her kids.
It doesn't work to make a rule: "All good mothers would react X in Y situation."
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