Battle Hymn of the Tiger Mother
Amy Chua
Top 10 Best Quotes
“Do you know what a foreign accent is? It's a sign of bravery.”
“Nothing is fun until you're good at it.”
“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.”
“As a purely mathematical fact, people who sleep less live more.”
“Every day that you don't practice is a day you're getting worse.”
“But just because you love something, I added to myself, doesn't mean you'll ever be great. Not if you don't work. Most people stink at the things they love.”
“There are all kinds of psychological disorders in the West that don't exist in Asia.”
“The fact is that Chinese parents can do things that would seem unimaginable-even legally actionable-to Westerners. Chinese mothers can say to their daughters, "Hey fatty-lose some weight." By contrast, Western parents have to tiptoe around the issue, talking in terms of "health" and never ever mentioning the f-word, and their kids still end up in therapy for eating disorders and negative self image.”
“Everything I've ever done that's valuable is something I was afraid to try.”
“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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chinese, mindsets, truth, children, humorous, inspirational, health, parenting
