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The hybrid tiger : secrets of the extraordinary success of Asian-American kids / Quanyu Huang.

by Huang, Quanyu, 1951- author.

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Amherst, New York : Prometheus Books, c2014.

Asian American children -- Education.

Children of immigrants -- Education -- United States.

Asian Americans -- Attitudes.

Successful people -- United States.

Asian Americans -- Social conditions.

Education -- Parent participation.

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1616148519 (pbk.)

9781616148515 (pbk.) :

264 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm

The besieged city. Journey to the West ; Chinese education versus American education ; China's educational "earthquake" -- "Chinese-American" education. Tigers without a "tiger mom" ; Who still dreams the American dream" ; Chinese-American education : "co-core synergy education" -- Education can change God's will. To win or to have fun? ; Why do the Chinese have to "win" education? ; How do the Chinese "win" education? -- Developing kids' ambitions before discovering their interests. Should kids be able to choose their careers? ; Talents or interests? ; Should we make children eat broccoli? -- What does "parenting" mean in a Chinese-American family? Chinese parents and "sacrifice" ; turning power into authority? ; Chinese parents and "greed" -- The life union as a model for family. A "me" or an "I"? ; Carrying guilt versus carrying loans ; Independence versus filial piety ; All projects are family projects -- Other interesting phenomena in Chinese-American families. In order to gain, is it necessary to give up first? ; Physical or psychological punishment? ; Fish or fishing? ; What is the main responsibility of a student in the family?

"Why do Asian and Asian-American students consistently perform so well on standardized tests? Why are students of Asian descent disproportionately admitted to America's top colleges? This informative and entertainingly written comparison of educational methods in America and China answers these questions and more, while assessing the strengths and weaknesses of each culture's distinctly different education systems. Education expert Quanyu Huang notes that both Asian and Asian American students excel early on at mastering lesson material and test-taking, whereas many of their non-Asian American peers do not perform as well. The author also points out that American students generally demonstrate far more creativity and independence than students in China, where conformity and rote learning are emphasized. This is evident from the American record of award-winning innovations and discoveries. By contrast, the Chinese educational system has not yet produced a Nobel Prize winner in science. For Americans to achieve more consistent academic success at primary and secondary grade levels, the author recommends a blend of the virtues inherent in both cultures. He says this is exactly what often gives Asian American students an edge. They have the advantage of an Asian heritage that drives them to succeed and an American culture that teaches them creativity and independent thinking. Above all, Asian families extol the virtues of education; this attitude is a key component in the success of these students. Drawing on his own experiences as an immigrant to this country in the 1980s, and as a parent to a son raised in the US, the author concludes by suggesting that Americans rediscover the immigrant attitudes of their ancestors several generations ago. Like Asian immigrants today, they too saw education as a ladder to success in American society. Students anywhere will thrive when their families reinforce the seriousness of education and help children develop the study and discipline habits that ensure academic success."--

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