There are studies that have been done to dispel the myth of the Asian Tiger Mom/Parents. From the American Psychological Association —“Taken as a whole, the collection of papers in this special issue suggests several take-home messages. One, although tiger parenting (defined as harsh, demanding and emotionally unsupportive) exists among Asian-heritage families, it is not common. Two, tiger parenting is not linked to the best child outcomes — both academically and socioemotionally. Third, the studies collectively show that there is much more variation in Asian-heritage parenting behaviors and practices beyond being strict, controlling and demanding high academic achievement of their children. Using a range of samples and methodologies, the findings suggest that Asian-heritage parents are also warm, supportive, and loving toward their children, which has not been emphasized (and perhaps even de-emphasized) in the literature. The special issue dispels some of these stereotypical, monolithic notions of Asian-heritage parenting by offering a more nuanced and accurate perspective so that readers can see beyond the myth of the tiger mother.”
Original article —http://www.apa.org/pi/oema/resources/communique/2013/05/tiger-parents.aspx
and http://www.asianscientist.com/2011/05/academia/does-asian-tiger-mother-exist/