What are Asian-Americans' experiences with 'tiger parents'?

If the "Tiger Mother" image leaves a lasting impression and is applied broadly beyond Chua's own experiences, this characterization can advance a one-dimensional view of Asian Americans that minimizes their achievements and overlooks their diversity. read more

Although there is a popular perception that the secret behind the academic success of Asian American children is the prevalence of “tiger moms” like Amy Chua, we found that children with tiger parents actually had a lower GPA than children with supportive parents. read more

The good thing is that we tend to do well, financially speaking. The bad thing is that our self-worth is dependent on external factors (not to say that other kids who don't have tiger parents don't have similar issues). Until we can figure out how to derive a sense of self outside of our resume, if we're doing well, our self-esteem is high. read more

When quizzed about whether they thought math skills were innate or learned, most of the white students believed it was a skill you were born with while the Asian-Americans were more likely to think it was learned, and acquired with effort. read more