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Battle Hymn Of The Tiger Mother By Amy Chua

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Amy Chua's "Battle Hymn of the Tiger Mother" offers a controversial perspective on parenting, arguing that the traditional Chinese parenting style is superior to the Western approach. Both the strengths and weaknesses of Chua's argument are elaborated. The reasoning for considering the essay to be effective or ineffective, in accomplishing Chua‘s goal, is also explained. In her book, "Battle Hymn of the Tiger Mother," Amy Chua makes a divisive argument that Chinese parenting, which places an emphasis on order, diligence, and deference to authority, is better to Western parenting. Chua effectively establishes her credibility and backs up her theory by using ethos, pathos, and logos along with proof and personal stories, despite the discussion …show more content…

For example, she jokes about her own shortcomings as a parent and admits to making mistakes along the way. Chua shared that she used every weapon that she could think of to work with her daughter, Lulu, through diner into the night and would not let her stand up from the piano, grab a glass of water or take a bathroom break until she performed “The Little White Donkey“ without any mistakes (Chua 273). However, some readers may find Chua's approach emotionally manipulative or damaging to children. Chua's strict parenting style, which involves prohibiting her daughters from participating in after-school activities and limiting their social lives, has been criticized as emotionally damaging and restrictive. Some readers may as well find Chua's descriptions of her daughters' struggles and her own frustration with their progress to be emotionally manipulative. While Chua's use of pathos engages the reader and makes her arguments more relatable, some readers may find her approach emotionally manipulative or harmful to …show more content…

According to the author, Chua's technique is not appropriate for all Chinese families and that Chua's book is founded on a limited and stereotypical perspective of Chinese parenting. Chua's severe and repressive parenting approach is also criticized by the author, who claims that it might hurt kids' emotional health and prevent them from being creative and independent. The article offers a fair assessment of Chua's book, pointing out both its advantages and disadvantages, and presents an opposing viewpoint on the significance of culture for

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