On Chinese Family Education from “Tiger Mother” Phenomenon

International Journal of Humanities and Social Science
© 2015 by SSRG - IJHSS Journal
Volume 2 Issue 5
Year of Publication : 2015
Authors : Wu Chunrong
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Wu Chunrong, "On Chinese Family Education from “Tiger Mother” Phenomenon," SSRG International Journal of Humanities and Social Science, vol. 2,  no. 5, pp. 4-10, 2015. Crossref, https://doi.org/10.14445/23942703/IJHSS-V2I5P102

Abstract:

This paper discusses Chinese family education through discussing the “tiger mother” phenomenon. The author firstly explains what the “tiger mother” education or “tiger mother” phenomenon is; then introduces the Chinese family education from its concepts, aims, methods and contents; analyzes the underlying reasons for the appearance of “Tiger Mother” phenomenon---combination of Chinese family education and the special American social background. At last, the paper offers some suggestions to Chinese parents on their education of their children.

Keywords:

“Tiger Mother” phenomena; Chinese family education; suggestions.

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