The book talks about the parenting style of what she calls a "typical Chinese mother". ... Although I agree with Chua's statement that western parents are not strict enough, I do not agree with her style of parenting. ... Childhood innocence allows children to trust their peers with full confidence and teaches us as adults how the world should be, instead of how it truly is. ... There is a reason Asian-American women between ages 15 and 24 have such high suicide rates"(Brooks 269). This is one of the biggest problems I have with Chua's parenting style. ...

• Word Count: 2303
• Approx Pages: 9
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: Undergraduate