Quotes - Tim's Free English Lesson Plans



Quotes“My goal as a parent is to prepare you for the future, not to make you like me.” “Western parents worry a lot about their children's self-esteem. But as a parent, one of the worst things you can do for your child's self-esteem is to let them give up. On the flip side, there's nothing better for building confidence than learning you can do something you thought you couldn't.”“Every day that you don't practice is a day you're getting worse.”“There are all kinds of psychological disorders in the West that don't exist in Asia.”“The fact is that Chinese parents can do things that would seem unimaginable to Westerners. Chinese mothers can say to their daughters, "Hey fatty, lose some weight." By contrast, Western parents have to tiptoe around the issue, talking in terms of "health" and never ever mentioning the f-word, and their kids still end up in therapy for eating disorders and negative self-image.”“Everything I've ever done that's valuable is something I was afraid to try.”“Western parents try to respect their children’s individuality, encouraging them to pursue their true passions, supporting their choices, and providing positive reinforcement and a nurturing environment. By contrast, the Chinese believe that the best way to protect their children is by preparing them for the future, letting them see what they’re capable of, and arming them with skills, work habits, and inner confidence that no one can ever take away.” “Never complain or make excuses. If something seems unfair, just prove yourself by working twice as hard and being twice as good.” Support“large numbers of talented children everywhere would profit from Chua’s approach, and instead are frittering away their talent — they’re nice kids, not brats, but they are also self-indulgent and inclined to make excuses for themselves.”“Amy Chua’s philosophy of bringing up children may be harsh and not for the fainthearted, but ask yourself this: is it really more cruel than lazy techniques like babysitting-by-TV used by many parents?”‘Research demonstrates that children who are protected from grappling with difficult tasks don’t develop what psychologists call ‘mastery experiences.’’Kids who have this idea of mastery are more optimistic and decisive; they've learned that they're capable of overcoming adversity and achieving goals."DiscussionWhat do you think of Chua?Are you a Tiger Mother/Father?Were your parents Tiger parents?What do you think her children will be like when they grow up?How do you think they will treat their children?Were your parents very strict?Can you remember any specific punishment techniques they used?What rules did they enforce at home?What was the worst thing you did when you were a child? How were you punished?How did your parents encourage you to improve?If you have children, are you very strict?What punishment techniques do/did you use?What rules do you enforce in the house?What is the worst thing one of your children has done? How did you punish them?How do you encourage your children to improve? ................
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