The "Tiger moms" debate

The controversy around Amy Chua's book is still raging on... Well, sure, it is just a book, but it did cause a huge debate in the American society... And I think this debate is universal.

The case: Are Chinese mothers superior to American ones, and in what way?

And still more and more opinions on the matter.

Despite her attempts to defend herself and explain that she is in fact not preaching to the American parents how they should raise their kids, and arguing that she only shared her personal experience, and especially the way she initially thought she should maintain a strict discipline with her kids as it was the way she was raised by her parents (first-generation Chinese immigrants), but was then humbled by her daughters' rebellion, the debate continues with increasing intensity.

So what are your thoughts on all that? Are her methods viable, do they work, and how applicable are they in society?

( Some different points of view )

So which of these, or some other point of view on the matter, is the closest to you?

Cross posted: talk_politics .