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Shut me up

Chinese mothers

This is an interesting article on the cultural differences of Western vs. Eastern styles of child-rearing. So radically different!

West: Ability is inherent
East: Ability is learned

These are the themes that drive the two cultures, and from that stems the following statements

West: If it's too hard, give up
East: It's not too hard, we're just doing something wrong

West: Group and personal achievement
East: Personal achievement above all

West: If learning something isn't fun, give up
East: Fun comes after you've learned it

West: We failed. It must be the kids' fault
East: We failed. It must be the parents' fault

West: Don't feel bad about yourself if you fall short
East: Feel bad about yourself if you fall short

It's so foreign to me! But that's how culture works.