Right?! This thing. My life has been uninspired, and I’ve got a bad case of the seasonal affective sadness. I go into work when it’s dark and come out when it’s dark. And I work in a windowless office. Hence, no posting. But it’s a new year and I promise to try harder!

Speaking of “trying harder” -

So, this article about Chinese parenting styles has been making the rounds. First, the title – “Why Chinese Mothers Are Superior” – is ridiculous and begs to breed more hate. Second, it perpetuates harmful and hurtful stereotypes. Third, it hurts my heart to read because I have known first hand, both from me and my friends, the mental & emotional anguish (often to the point of serious suicidal thoughts) that type of behavior causes.

Her response is that she didn’t choose the title, and that she evolves throughout the book, eventually retreating from that parenting model. So is this all a ploy to create a buzz and sell the books? Maybe, but most people aren’t going to buy the book – the book that, theoretically, explains why this model doesn’t work. They’re just going to read that article and either force that on their kids or hate Asian people.

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