A friend recently sent me a Wall Street Journal article on Why Chinese Mothers are Superior. Take a second and read it. If it doesn’t rock your world, contact me so that I can be amazed.
Really-you never let your kid have a sleepover, accept less than an A, or let them choose their activities? Wow, it sounds like growing up in your household really sucks.
Example: Chinese mothers can say to their daughters, “Hey fatty—lose some weight.”
Wow. This would make my child feel very loved and certainly grow her self-esteem, I think I’ll try this one, thanks for the tip!
Example (Chinese Mother speaking to her husband about her child learning to play the piano): ”Everyone is special in their special own way,” I mimicked sarcastically. “Even losers are special in their own special way. Well don’t worry, you don’t have to lift a finger. I’m willing to put in as long as it takes, and I’m happy to be the one hated. . . I rolled up my sleeves and went back to Lulu. I used every weapon and tactic I could think of. We worked right through dinner into the night, and I wouldn’t let Lulu get up, not for water, not even to go to the bathroom. The house became a war zone, and I lost my voice yelling, but still there seemed to be only negative progress, and even I began to have doubts.
Wow! What a great way to entice your child to play the piano. I’m sure she’ll have a life-long love of music because of touching experiences with her mother like this one.
You must read this article for yourself. I am in shock at the way that Chinese parents and their relationships are portrayed in this piece–truly. I even tried to step outside of my Western ways–and I am guilty of catering to my kids at times–but honestly can say that I disagree with this type of parenting method, no matter how smart, well-behaved, and professional Chinese children become. I could not live happily in a household that used any of the name-calling, threatening, and demeaning tactics stated in this article. So call me a pushover. . .I can live with myself this way.
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