Summary

In “Why Chinese Mothers Are Superior”, Amy Chua tries to explain the differences between Chinese mothers and Western parents when it comes to educating children.

The main element that differentiates Chinese and Western parents is the toughness Chinese mothers employ when educating their children. While Western parents believe that learning should be fun and enjoyable, many Chinese mothers consider that having fun is the least important thing and that it should never overshadow hard work and being successful. For the majority of children, hard work does not come easily, and Chua argues that it is up to their parents to push them to overcome their limits until they become perfect at what they do. Eventually, satisfaction will make its presence felt because children will be praised and admired...