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Everything I do as a mother builds on a foundation of love and compassion.
Amy Chua
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Amy Chua
Age: 62
Born: 1962
Born: October 26
Economist
Lawyer
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Champaign
Illinois
Amy L. Chua
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A lot of parents today are terrified that something they say to their children might make them 'feel bad.' But, hey, if they've done something wrong, they should feel bad. Kids with a sense of responsibility, not entitlement, who know when to experience gratitude and humility, will be better at navigating the social shoals of college.
Amy Chua
My youngest sister, Cindy, has Down syndrome, and I remember my mother spending hours and hours with her, teaching her to tie her shoelaces on her own, drilling multiplication tables with Cindy, practicing piano every day with her. No one expected Cindy to get a Ph.D.! But my mom wanted her to be the best she could be, within her limits.
Amy Chua
I worry that by losing my temper so much and being so harsh and yelling so much that, by example, I will have taught my daughters to be that way, and I'm now constantly telling them not to do that.
Amy Chua
Western parents worry a lot about their children's self-esteem. But as a parent, one of the worst things you can do for your child's self-esteem is to let them give up. On the flip side, there's nothing better for building confidence than learning you can do something you thought you couldn't.
Amy Chua
Tiger parenting is all about raising independent, creative, courageous kids. In America today, there's a dangerous tendency to romanticize creativity in a way that may undermine it.
Amy Chua
I sort of feel like people are not that honest about their own parenting. Take any teenage household tell me there is not yelling and conflict.
Amy Chua
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
I once won a second prize in a history concert. My parents came to the ceremony. Somebody else had won the prize for best all-around student. Afterwards my father said to me, 'Never, ever disgrace me like that again.' When I tell my Western friends, they are aghast. But I adore my father. It didn't knock my self-esteem at all.
Amy Chua
We all want to do the right thing for our children. We all don't know what that is and we all - you know, you won't know until the future.
Amy Chua
Tenacious practice, practice, practice is crucial for excellence rote repetition is underrated in America.
Amy Chua
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 school.
Amy Chua
The truth is I'm not good at enjoying life.
Amy Chua
I kind of - I like my life, I feel I have lots of opportunities. And my parents actually having had such high expectations for me - I would say it's the greatest gift that anyone has ever given me. I complained a lot when I was little, but that's how I feel now. And that's why I tried to do the same with my two daughters.
Amy Chua
Real self-esteem has to be earned. I also believe in virtuous circles, like, nothing is fun until you are good at it. It is great if you can instill in children the ability to not give up, to have a work ethic.
Amy Chua
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
There's nothing better for building confidence than learning you can do something you thought you couldn't.
Amy Chua
There's something suspicious about saying, 'I'm just going to leave my child alone and let her pursue her passions.' You know what? I think most 13-year-olds' passion is sitting in front of the TV, or doing Facebook, or surfing the Internet for hours.
Amy Chua
I say 'I love you' to my daughters every day.
Amy Chua
Unlike Western parents, reminding my child of Lord Voldemort didn't bother me.
Amy Chua
I'm a slave to my dogs and go out with them almost every day. They are poorly behaved if they don't run. They really act up.
Amy Chua