Battle Hymn Of The Tiger Mother May 2026

Anything less than an "A" was considered a failure.

Chua argues that true self-esteem comes from competence . By forcing children to work through difficulty until they succeed, they gain a "true" confidence that cannot be shattered. Battle Hymn of the Tiger Mother

Despite the critics who predicted her children would be traumatized, both of Chua’s daughters (Sophia and Lulu) graduated from Ivy League schools and have publicly defended their mother, stating that while the upbringing was intense, it gave them the tools to succeed and a deep bond with their parents. Anything less than an "A" was considered a failure