Don't assume your child is weak. If you, the parent, assume that they can't take anymore, what kind of signal are you sending them? Amy Chua anymoreassumechild Change image and share on social
Genghis Khan decreed religious tolerance for all of his conquered peoples. So I think he definitely would approve of our constitutional protections of freedom of religion. I think he would also approve of the way the U.S. has been able to attract talented people from all over the world. Amy Chua approveattractconquer share on social
I think there are many ways to raise great kids. From what I can tell, Ayelet Waldman's kids are interesting, strong, and happy, and if that's the case, that's good parenting. Amy Chua ayeletcasegood Change image and share on social
To be honest, I know that a lot of Asian parents are secretly shocked and horrified by many aspects of Western parenting. Amy Chua asianaspecthonest Change image and share on social
I say 'I love you' to my daughters every day. Amy Chua daughterdaylove Change image and share on social
A Western upbringing tends to stress questioning authority, which is always asking why, why, why. Amy Chua authorityquestionstress Change image and share on social
Some people don't need parental commitment, they will still come out great, but for others, parents can be critical in providing moral and academic guidance. Amy Chua academiccommitmentcritical Change image and share on social
When my kids wanted to give up on things, I wouldn't let them, and those are lifelong lessons. Amy Chua givekidlesson Change image and share on social
You can coddle your child and tell them, 'You're the best no matter what.' But in the end, when they go out into the real world, I think it's pretty tough out there and other children are cruel. Amy Chua childcoddlecruel Change image and share on social
I really feel that most things are difficult at the beginning and they become fun, something you love, only after you've worked at them. Making children do something hard can, in the long run, be a great parental service. Amy Chua beginchilddifficult share on social
