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Amy Chua was Insane, Buy Her New Book Now and Become A Better Parent
Sweeney Tom
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I can't take 6 on at onceI'm still an apprentice for gods sakesRegistered User regular
so browsing through the Wall Street Journal website
come across this little article
one look at the title: "Why Chinese Mothers are Superior"
yeah i'm probably not gonna like this
a few excerpts:
um, what
what the fuck
welp
TL;DR crazy chinese mom lists reasons why chinese moms are better than american and western moms, when in fact she lists crazy examples of her being a bitch of a mom and a horrible person
the best part is she has already written a book detailing her (formerly) crazy methods of motherhood
that's right
US journalism fails again
so she was an awful parent
don't do like she did
discuss
come across this little article
one look at the title: "Why Chinese Mothers are Superior"
yeah i'm probably not gonna like this
a few excerpts:
Amy Chua wrote:Here are some things my daughters, Sophia and Louisa, were never allowed to do:
• attend a sleepover
• have a playdate
• be in a school play
• complain about not being in a school play
• watch TV or play computer games
• choose their own extracurricular activities
• get any grade less than an A
• not be the No. 1 student in every subject except gym and drama
• play any instrument other than the piano or violin
• not play the piano or violin.
um, what
Amy Chua wrote:"Oh no, not this," I said, rolling my eyes. "Everyone is special in their special own way," I mimicked sarcastically. "Even losers are special in their own special way. Well don't worry, you don't have to lift a finger. I'm willing to put in as long as it takes, and I'm happy to be the one hated. And you can be the one they adore because you make them pancakes and take them to Yankees games."
I rolled up my sleeves and went back to Lulu. I used every weapon and tactic I could think of. We worked right through dinner into the night, and I wouldn't let Lulu get up, not for water, not even to go to the bathroom. The house became a war zone, and I lost my voice yelling, but still there seemed to be only negative progress, and even I began to have doubts.
what the fuck
Amy Chua wrote:no Chinese kid would ever dare say to their mother, "I got a part in the school play! I'm Villager Number Six. I'll have to stay after school for rehearsal every day from 3:00 to 7:00, and I'll also need a ride on weekends." God help any Chinese kid who tried that one.
welp
TL;DR crazy chinese mom lists reasons why chinese moms are better than american and western moms, when in fact she lists crazy examples of her being a bitch of a mom and a horrible person
the best part is she has already written a book detailing her (formerly) crazy methods of motherhood
that's right
From here
In an interview with the San Francisco Chronicle, Chua stated that the Wall Street Journal's article strung together the most controversial sections of her book and failed to highlight that the book is a memoir about a personal journey of motherhood.
"I was very surprised," she told the Chronicle's Jeff Yang. "They didn't even hint that the book is about a journey, and that the person at beginning of the book is different from the person at the end -- that I get my comeuppance and retreat from this very strict Chinese parenting model."
US journalism fails again
so she was an awful parent
don't do like she did
discuss
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i remember someone speaking about this on the today show. this daughter was saying she was thankful her father said she was ashamed of her when she got second place in the science fair
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you do realize that chinese people are
on occasion
found in places other than china, right
if you read the article, it acts like she's basically saying that her behavior isn't uncommon for chinese mothers
and that terrifies me
in china
Which is not to say that all chinese mothers are like this
Though this particular woman needs a fucking shoeing
in a bar, keep your back to the wall. do not do any drugs that require the use of a syringe. leave the retarded alone. dont smoke and drive
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OH GOD THEY'RE EVERYWHERE
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Anyway yeah I want to hear people's views on this.
What spring does with the cherry trees.
If I have children I will tell them that if it they try their best then it doesn't matter if they came first or last, because they tried their damn best. And they should be proud of that.
liiya you are already a better parent than this chick
i don't think so
Noooo! I have failed as a mother!
Ha, thanks Sweeney!
It also has interesting comments.
What spring does with the cherry trees.
What she isn't telling you is she'll be locking them in a room with angry Seagulls if they don't make first place.
math fight
This will never happen, Liiya couldn't keep live seagulls
She kills them on sight
We were allowed to do school plays though.
"SECOND in Under 10s Florist Of The Year?! Go to your room!"
No Mummy! Don't let the rabid Seagull in my room!
CHINESE BABY GET BOTTLE AFTER CHINESE BABY GO INTO HARVARD AS VALEDICTORIAN
I didn't want to but you're not leaving me any options.
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Yes this also seems to be an issue
The successes of a child are not the successes of the parent
It also means my child is superior.
Maybe you haven't seen my bumper sticker.
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show your children how much whiskey costs
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Also not let them choose which instrument to play. Why the hell are the piano and violin their only choices? Way to be a stereotype. Not letting them do any other extra-curricular activity or hang out with friends? Why?
What spring does with the cherry trees.
What kind of pie? Pumpkin pie is pretty easy to make.
i want popcorn
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Well, mostly the crust is the difficult part.