Chinese education in the novel by A. Chua Battle hymn of the tiger mother
Chinese culture and tradition stand in direct opposition to American and European cultures. Chinese children must live according to the principles of metaconfucianism from an early age. Failure to do so threatens social ostracism. Amy Chua in her autobiographical novel Battle Hymn of the Tiger Moth...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Foundation Pro Scientia Publica
2017-07-01
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| Series: | Journal of Education Culture and Society |
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| Online Access: | http://www.ojs.jecs.pl/index.php/jecs/article/view/10.15503.jecs20171.201.208 |
| Summary: | Chinese culture and tradition stand in direct opposition to American and European cultures. Chinese children must live according to the principles of metaconfucianism from an early age. Failure to do so threatens social ostracism.
Amy Chua in her autobiographical novel Battle Hymn of the Tiger Mother describes the education of her two daughters living in America according to the principles present in China. The educational methods used by Chua are considered controversial by western parents. The author made an attempt to explain the motives of Asian mothers.
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| ISSN: | 2081-1640 2081-1640 |