Western Parenting vs. Eastern Parenting
Western Parenting vs. Eastern Parenting Chua feels that the traditional Chinese way of parenting is the only way if you want a successful child. If you ask almost any other Western American, it sounds more like the parent has become a dictator and their children are nothing but peasants that aren’t allowed to fail otherwise they are shamed and beaten. Parenting the western way is more effective and leads to a better, well rounded adult as compared to Chua’s idea that, an A-minus is a punishable grade, social activities and creativity aren’t allowed, and the only competitions worth entering are one’s that you receive a top medal -- gold only.
The United States have made many strides in adapting education to make sure that every child has the ability to get a high school diploma from a public school (the No Child Left Behind act). Although many schools find that high number or letter grades are more important than finding out if the student is actually learning, there are that many more parents that understand that getting straight A’s in every class while being a part of extracurricular activities after school and on the weekends is a very difficult task to accomplish. American secondary educational facilities require an equal balance of grades and being involved in after school activities and charities. Being a part of a community is very important to the American culture when deciding who will be controlling our generations’ future. The high school students in China are forced to be in school from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. and are beaten if they get a grade lower than an A-minus because the parents want their children to be #1 in their classes.
Now I’m not saying that western parents don’t want their children to be #1, but it isn’t as important as having a well rounded child that is healthy all around. They want their children to do their best and to do the best at what they are talented in. For example, my parents have both always wanted what was best for me and
The United States have made many strides in adapting education to make sure that every child has the ability to get a high school diploma from a public school (the No Child Left Behind act). Although many schools find that high number or letter grades are more important than finding out if the student is actually learning, there are that many more parents that understand that getting straight A’s in every class while being a part of extracurricular activities after school and on the weekends is a very difficult task to accomplish. American secondary educational facilities require an equal balance of grades and being involved in after school activities and charities. Being a part of a community is very important to the American culture when deciding who will be controlling our generations’ future. The high school students in China are forced to be in school from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. and are beaten if they get a grade lower than an A-minus because the parents want their children to be #1 in their classes.
Now I’m not saying that western parents don’t want their children to be #1, but it isn’t as important as having a well rounded child that is healthy all around. They want their children to do their best and to do the best at what they are talented in. For example, my parents have both always wanted what was best for me and