Being a parent is one of the greatest honors, commitments and trials a person can go through. It will test determination, health, and even sanity, but it can also provide the greatest feeling of love and fulfillment in a person's life. Whether a parent's style is strict, laissez-faire, or somewhere in between, the choices parents make for their children will leave marks on their children's character and development throughout their lives. Amy Chua knew it. She also knew how dangerous it would be to her children's futures to raise them in a style that put them at risk of not taking advantage of the opportunities initially offered to them because of her own successes and those of hers. parents and she resolved not to allow this to happen on her watch (22). Although she has been repeatedly, and sometimes rightly, criticized for her parenting style, throughout her book Amy Chua demonstrates a definitively visible outcome and love, albeit sometimes misinterpreted, that is fully manifested in all the dedication she gave to the development of her daughters. into exceptional people. By demonstrating confidence in what her daughters can achieve, maintaining high expectations for what they will accomplish, and most importantly, devoting as much time as possible to directly raising girls to be their best, Amy showed that great love, coupled with great tenacity, given in the style of a "Chinese mother", proved to have left a lasting mark on the development of her children. For the nature of a child's psyche, strength is the assumption. This is essentially how Chua classified one of the main differences between “Chinese mother” parenting and Western styles (52). Most often, Chua expressed it believing that his children could already do something and ignoring any inclination...... middle of paper......(46). Ultimately, most of the parenting equation comes down to time. Although effort is required, sufficient time must be devoted to focusing on, working and relaxing with children in order to raise them well. For Amy Chua and her daughters, growing up in the “Chinese” style of parenting was a trial. But by demonstrating confidence in what her daughters can do, maintaining high expectations for what they can achieve, and, above all, devoting as much direct time to the girls' education as possible, Amy has shown that 'a great determination to see one's children succeed can return. remarkable results. She has been a 110% parent so her kids know how much they are living at 110%, or to put it in a more “Chinese mom” way, extra credit is always worth it. Works Cited Chua, Amy. Battle hymn of the Mother Tiger. New York: Penguin, 2011. Print