This post is part of a series. I suggest you start at the beginning, to get the most out of it.

Part 3: Hyperschooling and the Tiger Mom Retcon

Last time, I talked about the idea of “Tiger Parenting” and how it’s primarily been discussed in the context of American education and upbringing. I talked about the importance of considering education and ( Read more... )

This post is the promised follow-up to my earlier post titled “Two Disconcerting Trends: Korean Kids, School Systems, And Parental Appraisal.” I have split the follow-up into two parts, as 10,000 words seems too long for a single blog post.

This is a sprawling essay discussing:

1. The idea of the Tiger Mom, and some thoughts on Amy Chua’s book
2. The ( Read more... )