As much as it sounds very cruel, and perhaps parts of the method is, there is no doubt that it does work to bring about some fantastic people. I do agree that Western parents could learn a few things from Asians. Maybe we can meet in the middle somehow!
Being the piano teacher of a few "chinese" students, I definitely see the difference. I totally agree that western parenting is, for lack of a better word, lazy. Although I don't agree with the chinese parenting portrayed in this article 100%, I definitely say its on the better path. Interesting though...my cute 6yr old chinese student only practices for about 20 minutes a day, and his mom stops him if he starts to get frustrated, and he is far my best, most advanced student. Thanks for posting, super interesting.
I heard all about this yesterday on a radio talk show. The article is even more enlightening.
I think some of this writer's ideas are a bit extreme. I find it beneficial for children to have play dates and slumber parties. Or, at least, I don't find it detrimental. But she has some very valid arguments. Western mothers are far too lax. We like to blame the schools and lack of funding for poor student performance, but the real problem can be found, more often, in the home.
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As much as it sounds very cruel, and perhaps parts of the method is, there is no doubt that it does work to bring about some fantastic people. I do agree that Western parents could learn a few things from Asians. Maybe we can meet in the middle somehow!
http://bycommonconsent.com/2011/01/09/why-mormon-mothers-like-chinese-mothers-are-superior/ Check out this link. The site in general is pretty good.
Being the piano teacher of a few "chinese" students, I definitely see the difference. I totally agree that western parenting is, for lack of a better word, lazy. Although I don't agree with the chinese parenting portrayed in this article 100%, I definitely say its on the better path. Interesting though...my cute 6yr old chinese student only practices for about 20 minutes a day, and his mom stops him if he starts to get frustrated, and he is far my best, most advanced student. Thanks for posting, super interesting.
I heard all about this yesterday on a radio talk show. The article is even more enlightening.
I think some of this writer's ideas are a bit extreme. I find it beneficial for children to have play dates and slumber parties. Or, at least, I don't find it detrimental. But she has some very valid arguments. Western mothers are far too lax. We like to blame the schools and lack of funding for poor student performance, but the real problem can be found, more often, in the home.
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