This is indeed a great book which talks about how a Chinese parents are better at raising kids than Western ones. But, instead, it's a bit of clash of cultures. Amy Chua, as an immigrant striver, determined to make a better life for herself and his family, especially her daughters. The central tenet of Chinese parenting- that children gain confidence by being good at things, and the only way to be good at things is to work at them. This statement is quite hard to argue with. But, in my point of view, i really agree with her way of raising kids in a certain circumstance. Somehow, I really hope Amy Chua were my mother(XD), so that i can be excellent in music and also academic. For your information, these are some things that Amy's daughters were never allowed to do: Attend a sleepover have a playdate be in a school play complain about not being in a school play watch TV or play computer games choose their own extracurricular activities get any grade less than an A n...
Recently, i have watched a contemporary theater show called "Sandcastle". This was the first time of watching a life theater show and it really meant so much to me. In the show, the focus falls on three best friends. They study together, discuss their future together, play their favorite Dota and football game together, plan their graduation trip together. I wonder if i have one now. Their friendship starts to raise to a peak where they quarrel because of an scholarship issue - the status and privilege of the bumi putera. It is actually a misunderstanding. But, it is strong enough to ruin the friendship. I related myself to the scholarship issue... And Friendship is just like the sandcastle. I wonder if our friendship is just like the sandcastle. Three of them went through a lot of things, created a lot of meaningful and happy memories. When they reached the peak of Mount Kinabalu before the quarrel, they promised each other to hike this Mountain again in 10 ye...
Actually, i m blissful enough compared to many others. 1.I have a warmth family with two healthy parents, 1 brother and 1 sister. 2.There are people loving and caring me. (Parents, family and beloved) 3.My parents are willing to let me put on braces that cost me 9K. 4.I can back home (by flight or my dad come & fetch me)whenever there is school holidays. 5.I do not suffer from starving. 6.I consume and use branded food and living accessories.(mostly Amway, Vincci) 7.I have doggy and puppies as my favourite pet at home. 8.I have the chance to learn a lot of skills since i was a kid(drawing,dancing,singing,playing piano,dragon dance instrument.....) 9.I have the chance to study in local college which cost me zero fees. 10.My parents always bring me out to explore the other place by traveling.(although it is just by locally) There are still many more evidences to show that I am blissful. But, many of you are as blissful as me or may be more blissful than me. So, do not say that you ar...
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