stereotypes

Overachieving Chinese students have been a hot topic lately in the Western press and now comes this Op/Ed piece ("Why Chinese Mothers are Superior") in today's Wall Street Journal from Chinese American Yale law professor Amy Chua.

Some of the ideas expressed within are incendiary, to say the least, and the author sums it all up by stating:

"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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