<p>I just finished reading Amy Chua’s book Battle Hymn of the Tiger Mother, and although many find its content controversial, I found the book extremely intriguing. It was fascinating to get an inside and up-close look at Chinese parenting. Many of my Chinese friends have always spoken of their parents’ strict rules and methods, but none of them have ever recounted their experiences as in-depth as Amy Chua does. I found it very difficult to pry my mind away from the book.</p>
<p>I felt that my work ethic seemed to be put to shame after reading of her daughters’ hard work. However, I am inspired by their diligence, whether it was voluntary or not. Although it is a vast understatement to say that Chua’s daughters were not always happy to comply to her rules, the daughters later admit that their mother’s “pushing” eventually proved beneficial.</p>
<p>Once in while, I find myself dreading the rigorous level of work that I have to complete, but these testimonies motivate me by reminding me that grueling work is often the only way to reap success; and the feeling of conquering something difficult is so fulfilling that it makes up for the extreme amount of effort that I put forth every day.</p>
<p>I just thought it might be interesting for some parents to see the book from a teenager’s perspective. Hope you all enjoyed what I have to say!</p>