Blogophilia 49.3 Topic: "In the Eyes of the Beholder"
Bonus Points:
(Hard, 2pts): s-p-e-l-l out a word in conversation
(Easy, 1pt) : use the phrase "working together"
H-E-L-L-O and fire the cannons!
The war of parenting has caused us to grouse
As the Battle Hymn of the Tiger Mother
Has ignited the conflict within the house.
Amy Chua’s criticism of her strict parenting
Depends in the eyes of the beholder
Western culture versus east challenges
Of creating children to be academic soldiers!
Play dates are forbidden,
A social life frowned upon,
Extracurricular activities condemned,
Only studying is the norm.
Coddling the child is shameful
Never nurture them in the womb,
Self-esteem should never be celebrated
Independence creates pending doom!
Working together and cooperation is futile
Competition must be enforced,
Demonstrate success through rigid teachings
Children are tomorrow’s workhorse!
Practice music until their fingers bleed
Along with the expectations of getting straight A’s,
Strip away all childhood distractions
By threatening to donate their toys away!
Yes, Amy Chau has the handbook on parenting
And many of her critics to dispel,
Her daughters are paragon examples of her teachings
That’s why her youngest has decided to rebel!
Whether you believe in this strict Asian upbringing
Or this high pressure competitive idea,
Please note successful children might grow up one day
To be Kim Jong-il of North Korea!
** Okay in all fairness. I read excerpts of Amy Chau’s controversial book and though I relate to the pressures of being successful in both life and school as an Asian man, my upbringing was never this extreme (practicing endlessly for hours, donating their toys to charity for not performing successfully, being constantly criticized, and forbidden to have friends). Again, I do understand the general idea of being raised in a strict household and the expectations to do well in school but Mrs. Chau took it to whole other level but again as long as the child believes that this is a necessary part in their childhood then so be it. However, I still believe you can have a successful child if you use positive reinforcement and provide them support.
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