Every Chinese mother I know (that would be quite a few) found the Amy Chua article to be repulsive.
The is an old saying that we most hate in others what we most hate in ourselves.
A number of Chinese friends of mine say that they recognized Amy Chua's description, it is how they were raised. So certainly some out there fit the description. Whether or not they think they do.
...and it strikes a chord because people are too sensitive to perceived criticism of things that matter deeply to their psyches...
The is an old saying that we most hate in others what we most hate in ourselves.
A number of Chinese friends of mine say that they recognized Amy Chua's description, it is how they were raised. So certainly some out there fit the description. Whether or not they think they do.
...and it strikes a chord because people are too sensitive to perceived criticism of things that matter deeply to their psyches...
AKA cognitive dissonance. You're absolutely right.