Introduction to Tiger Parenting

Tiger parenting, as introduced by Amy Chua in her book, emphasizes strict rules and high expectations in raising children, particularly exemplified through the experiences of her daughters, Sophia and Lulu. Chua details the extreme restrictions she imposed on her children, such as forbidding them from attending sleepovers, participating in school plays, or receiving grades lower than an A. This parenting style aims to produce successful, elite children by prioritizing discipline over comfort, leading some to argue that it borders on abusive. Critics express concern that while her daughters appear successful, the psychological repercussions of such strictness warrant deeper scrutiny.