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Don’t jump to discipline when your child has a problem: Take the time to listen to your child and understand what is going on for them on a mental and emotional level.Emotional intelligence, creativity, critical thinking, self-determination, relationship-building, and other soft skills are not seen as important in the mission to success. Examples include becoming a doctor or lawyer, getting straight-As, making lots of money, and winning competitions. Success is defined as achievements: Tiger parents define success based on power and status and how much honor they can bring to the family.

It is expected that the tiger parents’ dreams are also the child’s dreams. Tiger parents have no patience and/or desire to understand and get to know the child’s personality, thoughts, feelings, and perspective as a unique individual. There is no emphasis on self-regulation or independent thought. The child is raised to make decisions based on the approval of their parents.

#Weird west parenting full

Lack of autonomy for the child: Tiger parents have full control over their child’s life.

This may mean throwing away their favorite toys deliberately in front of them, not giving them meals, hitting, yelling, name-calling and belittling. If the child disagrees, they are disciplined with emotional threats and/or corporal punishment. Children cannot talk back to their elders and/or challenge their opinions.

Fear-based approach: Tiger parents are in a position of authority.

In order to meet these high expectations, children spend almost all their time dedicated to schoolwork, studying, practicing, and participating in extracurricular activities that increase their chances of getting accepted into a prestigious university.

If a child fails, they are reprimanded for bringing shame to the family. High expectations: Tiger parents expect their children to excel and put their best efforts into everything they do.Tiger parents forbid risky behavior such as alcohol, drugs, and romantic relationships as they are seen as threats to their child’s goals. This may mean saying no to birthday parties, sleepovers, or other fun events that may distract the child from their achievements. Overly strict: Tiger parents focus on enduring hard work and sacrificing work-life balance for long-term success.