BOOK: battle hymn of the tiger mother
Journal assignments should be thoughtful, reflective, and make direct reference to the memoir (including specific examples.) They should demonstrate that you have read the book and can apply course concepts. These should be of essay length and include sources.
Journal Prompt: Chua appears to set up a black and white world: Tiger Mothers are very strict, Western mothers are very lax. Does she really believe this, or is she over-generalizing to serve her narrative? Are you aware of Western mothers as strict as Amy? What do you think of her response to those who think Tiger Mothers are an analog to the American sports parent?
