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The tiger parent is analogous to other [[Authoritarianism|authoritarian]] parenting stereotypes, such as the American stage mother, the Japanese ''kyōiku mama'', and the Jewish mother (stereotype). Other similar or related terms include helicopter parent, monster parents, and Hong Kong Kids phenomenon. Tiger parenting is largely considered to be a form of [[child abuse]]. | The tiger parent is analogous to other [[Authoritarianism|authoritarian]] parenting stereotypes, such as the American stage mother, the Japanese ''kyōiku mama'', and the Jewish mother (stereotype). Other similar or related terms include helicopter parent, monster parents, and Hong Kong Kids phenomenon. Tiger parenting is largely considered to be a form of [[child abuse]]. | ||
==Characteristics of tiger parenting== | ==Characteristics of tiger parenting== | ||
===Schoolwork | ===Schoolwork and academics=== | ||
Tiger parents prioritize schoolwork above all else and highly encourage their children to participate in activities that are beneficial increasing the child's acceptance to the elite universities. Tiger parents constantly propel their children towards their commitment towards excellence. | Tiger parents prioritize schoolwork above all else and highly encourage their children to participate in activities that are beneficial increasing the child's acceptance to the elite universities. Tiger parents constantly propel their children towards their commitment towards excellence. | ||
