Extreme Parenting

by Peg O'Neill

Amy Chua’s new book, “Battle Hymn of a Tiger Mother” has created an impressive flurry of opinion on parenting.  This memoir, written by a Chinese-American mother who rejects “The Western Style of Parenting” in favor of a more stringent method consistent with her traditional Chinese upbringing, has ignited praise, criticism and even indignation.  It has been a hot topic of discussion in the media, and among many of the mothers who bring their children to my practice.  Thus, it was with a considerable amount of curiosity that I began my read of “Tiger Mother.” […]