When my children were young, I was very cocky. I thought I could maintain total control. — Amy Chua Copy Share Image
Unlike Western parents, reminding my child of Lord Voldemort didn't bother me. — Amy Chua Copy Share Image
We all want to do the right thing for our children. We all don't know what that is and we all -… — Amy Chua Copy Share Image
Don't assume your child is weak. If you, the parent, assume that they can't take anymore, what kind of signal are you… — Amy Chua Copy Share Image
My children grew up with one Western parent. My husband doesn't believe in raising his voice with the kids and we don't… — Amy Chua Copy Share Image
All decent parents want to do what's best for their children. The Chinese just have a totally different idea of how to… — Amy Chua Copy Share Image
Questioning authority is, I think, a great thing to instill in children. I just didn't have enough of that when I was… — Amy Chua Copy Share Image
When my kids wanted to give up on things, I wouldn't let them, and those are lifelong lessons. — Amy Chua Copy Share Image
Some people are just self-motivated - my husband was. I also believe there are many children for whom parental involvement is key. — Amy Chua Copy Share Image
I'm a proud strict mom and, you know, I'm really proud of the two daughters I've raised. And I'm especially proud of… — Amy Chua Copy Share Image
There's something suspicious about saying, 'I'm just going to leave my child alone and let her pursue her passions.' You know what?… — Amy Chua Copy Share Image
I worry that by losing my temper so much and being so harsh and yelling so much that, by example, I will… — Amy Chua Copy Share Image
Western parents worry a lot about their children's self-esteem. But as a parent, one of the worst things you can do for… — Amy Chua Copy Share Image
I think the biggest difference is that I've noticed Western parents seem much more concerned about their children's psyches, their self-esteem, whereas… — Amy Chua Copy Share Image
I do believe that when your child does poorly on a test, your first step should not necessarily be to attack the… — Amy Chua Copy Share Image
“I’m not holding myself out as a model, but I do believe that we in America can ask more of children than… — Amy Chua Copy Share Image
Westerners often laud their children as 'talented' or 'gifted', while Asian parents highlight the importance of hard work. And in fact, research… — Amy Chua Copy Share Image
Western parents try to respect their children’s individuality, encouraging them to pursue their true passions, supporting their choices, and providing positive reinforcement… — Amy Chua Copy Share Image
There are all these new books out there portraying Asian mothers as scheming, callous, overdriven people indifferent to their kids' true interests.… — Amy Chua Copy Share Image
In Chinese culture, it wouldn't occur to kids to question or talk back to their parents. In American culture, kids in books,… — Amy Chua Copy Share Image
You can coddle your child and tell them, 'You're the best no matter what.' But in the end, when they go out… — Amy Chua Copy Share Image
I am definitely a Type A personality, always rushing around, trying to do too much, not good at just lying on the… — Amy Chua Copy Share Image
I really feel that most things are difficult at the beginning and they become fun, something you love, only after you've worked… — Amy Chua Copy Share Image
What the Chinese parent is conveying to the child is not that 'you've got to get A's or else I won't like… — Amy Chua Copy Share Image
A lot of parents today are terrified that something they say to their children might make them 'feel bad.' But, hey, if… — Amy Chua Copy Share Image
I see my upbringing as a great success story. By disciplining me, my parents inculcated self-discipline. And by restricting my choices as… — Amy Chua Copy Share Image
Real self-esteem has to be earned. I also believe in virtuous circles, like, nothing is fun until you are good at it.… — Amy Chua Copy Share Image
My dogs can't do anything--and what a relief. I don't make any demands of them, and I don't try to shape them or their… — Amy Chua Copy Share
Instilling a sense of self-discipline and focus when the kids are younger makes it so much easier by the time they get into high… — Amy Chua Copy Share
My youngest sister, Cindy, has Down syndrome, and I remember my mother spending hours and hours with her, teaching her to tie her shoelaces… — Amy Chua Copy Share
I do believe that when your child does poorly on a test, your first step should not necessarily be to attack the teacher or… — Amy Chua Copy Share
For my senior prom, my father finally said I could go - as long as I was home by 9pm! That was around the… — Amy Chua Copy Share
I'm suggesting that, ironically, the secret to becoming a world 'hyperpower' is tolerance. If you look at history, you see great powers being very… — Amy Chua Copy Share
To be honest, I know that a lot of Asian parents are secretly shocked and horrified by many aspects of Western parenting. — Amy Chua Copy Share
When I was little, my parents really only wanted me to be a scientist or a doctor; they had never even heard of law… — Amy Chua Copy Share
I'm a proud strict mom and, you know, I'm really proud of the two daughters I've raised. And I'm especially proud of my relationship… — Amy Chua Copy Share
I once won a second prize in a history concert. My parents came to the ceremony. Somebody else had won the prize for best… — Amy Chua Copy Share
The most successful hyperpowers are the ones where there was actual intermixing. Tang dynasty China was China's golden age, and contrary to what I… — Amy Chua Copy Share
Oddly enough, I'm not a particularly judgmental person. I just don't have a lot of filtering when I'm in 'tiger mother' mode. I say… — Amy Chua Copy Share
Some parents let their kids sleep at other people's houses, where they drink alcohol, watch TV for hours and God knows what else. But… — Amy Chua Copy Share
