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  • Essay / Analysis of Extreme Parenting - 1526

    Extreme Parenting In the contemporary world, being a parent is a difficult job. Different parenting styles will result in different results. Amy Chua, an author who published a controversial article about "authoritarian" parenting of her children. Authoritarian parenting is a way to prevent your children from participating in activities other than those related to studying. She believes that studies are more important than everything else, which is why she doesn't let her children choose their own extracurricular activities and get a grade lower than an A. Personally, I don't agree with d's statement. 'Amy Chua that an "authoritative" parenting style is superior to other parenting styles. The “authoritarian” parenting style limits children’s potential and development. Cs and Ds don't make us worse people, but it's just a sign that we need to find a good solution and that we have a lot of room for improvement. Therefore, parents should help them when they overcome failure, instead of just telling them to study more. Western parenting is a compelling illustration of not forcing children to get A's, but letting children themselves figure out how to improve their grades and adapt to difficulties. Western parents are more likely to give more care and encouragement to their children, even if their children cannot meet their expectations. In the article “America's Top Parent,” Kolbert states that “Americans have been told to always encourage their children. According to the theory, this will improve their self-esteem and this, in turn, will help them learn. »(1) Children should be encouraged when they do their best, as this helps them regain their self-esteem. . Conversely, insults will destroy children's self-esteem and make them lose all hope. This will not improve children's performance in the long term. However, in Chua's case, the insults and threats work. In the article “Inferior Mother,” Chua says, “I would threaten to burn all her stuffed animals unless she played a piano piece perfectly.” » (Rosin 1) But as I read the quote, I feel the ultimate pressure his daughters are taking under his parenting style. I also don't agree with the threatening method she uses because it can lead to extreme consequences such as suicide if children can't handle a lot of pressure, especially children who are mentally weak. Parents should not force them to be the best of the best, but let them learn and adapt from the