Why Chinese Mothers Are Superior

http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052748704111504576059713528698754.html?mod=rss_most_emailed_month_asia

I just saw the above article on how Chinese mothers raise their kids
and thought it would be useful to discuss on OGrownups. Here's an
excerpt:

"Western parents worry a lot about their children's self-esteem. But
as a parent, one of the worst things you can do for your child's self-
esteem is to let them give up. On the flip side, there's nothing
better for building confidence than learning you can do something you
thought you couldn't.

"There are all these new books out there portraying Asian mothers as
scheming, callous, overdriven people indifferent to their kids' true
interests. For their part, many Chinese secretly believe that they
care more about their children and are willing to sacrifice much more
for them than Westerners, who seem perfectly content to let their
children turn out badly. I think it's a misunderstanding on both
sides. All decent parents want to do what's best for their children.
The Chinese just have a totally different idea of how to do that.

"Western parents try to respect their children's individuality,
encouraging them to pursue their true passions, supporting their
choices, and providing positive reinforcement and a nurturing
environment. By contrast, the Chinese believe that the best way to
protect their children is by preparing them for the future, letting
them see what they're capable of, and arming them with skills, work
habits and inner confidence that no one can ever take away."

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