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Amy Chua Quotes

American - Educator | October 26, 1962 -

To be honest, I know that a lot of Asian parents are secretly shocked and horrified by many aspects of Western parenting.

Parenting Parents Know Asian Honest

When my children were young, I was very cocky. I thought I could maintain total control.

Children Control Thought Young Cocky

Westerners often laud their children as 'talented' or 'gifted', while Asian parents highlight the importance of hard work. And in fact, research performed by Stanford psychologist Carol Dweck has found that the way parents offer approval affects the way children perform, even the way they feel about themselves.

Work Hard Work Children Parents Feel

Some people are just self-motivated - my husband was. I also believe there are many children for whom parental involvement is key.

Children People Husband Believe Key

Some people don't need parental commitment, they will still come out great, but for others, parents can be critical in providing moral and academic guidance.

Great Commitment Parents People Will

Parenting is the hardest thing I have ever done. I tried to find the balance between the strict, traditional Chinese way I was raised, which I think can be too harsh, and what I see as a tendency in the West to be too permissive and indulgent. If I could do it all again, I would, with some adjustments.

Parenting Balance Think Find Done

When my kids wanted to give up on things, I wouldn't let them, and those are lifelong lessons.

Up Things Give Kids Lessons Wanted

I think there are many ways to raise great kids. From what I can tell, Ayelet Waldman's kids are interesting, strong, and happy, and if that's the case, that's good parenting.

Good Great Parenting Happy Think

I'm willing to be different than other parents and go against the mainstream.

Parents Be Different Go Against Than

You can coddle your child and tell them, 'You're the best no matter what.' But in the end, when they go out into the real world, I think it's pretty tough out there and other children are cruel.

Children Best Child World Think End

The Chinese mom is not the helicopter mom. I would never do their homework for them. It's all about: Take responsibility, don't blame others. Be self-reliant. Never blame the teacher.

Teacher Responsibility Mom Blame

I'm a slave to my dogs and go out with them almost every day. They are poorly behaved if they don't run. They really act up.

Day Every Day Go Run Dogs Out

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