Beyond the Tiger Mom: East-West Parenting for the Global Age by Maya Thiagarajan
'Beyond the Tiger Mom is a brilliant bookhard-hitting and brutallyhonest but also balanced, insightful, and funny.' Amy Chua, author of Battle Hymn of the Tiger Mother
Dispel the hype and myths about Asian parenting and uncoverthe practical with this effective parenting guide.
How do Asian parents prime their children for success from a young?Why do Asian kids do so well in math and science? What is thedifference between an Asian upbringing and a Western one? Why dosome Asian mothers see themselves as "tiger moms" while othersshun the label? How do Asian parents deal with their children'sfailures? Is it sometimes good for children to fail?
These are just a few of the compelling questions posed and answeredin this fascinating new parenting book by educator Maya Thiagarajanas she examines the stereotypes and goes beneath the surface toexplore what really happens in Asian households. How do Asianparents think about childhood, family and educationand what canWestern parents learn from them?
'Whether you want to train your child to expand their attention span, aid in your child reaching optimal educational success or are just looking to enrich your child in a different way of learning, this book is definitely for you.' The Baby Spotblog
'This is a book that will benefit parents from all cultures and help them take the best of Eastern and Western thinking to achieve a balanced parenting style while raising future global citizens.'Schools 'N More blog (also included on Multicultural Children's Book Day social media)