Dear parents,
Recently, a controversy arose over Amy Chua, the tiger mother.I’m writing to you to explain my ideas about your educational method, which is quite similar to the Tiger Mother’s.
I know what you have done for me is all in favor of me.In fact, it worked out quite well.People always compliment me and regard me as a witty and intelligent girl as a top student.You take pride in it and so do I.
However, I can’t cheer up, for you are much too strict with me.You don’t allow me to watch TV except the daily news broadcasting.But you don’t know various programs can broaden my horizons.And I know how to control the time.What’s worse, you forbid me to take part in after-school activities, thinking it’s a waste of time.But do you know it’s of great benefit to make me an all-around student? Another thing that makes me unsatisfied is that you force me to practice playing the violin, despite knowing I’m crazy about painting.Under the preure of you, I have to study harder and harder, with my freedom and happine becoming le and le, of which you aren’t aware absolutely.
Instead of forcing your ideas and choose on me, you are
supposed to discu with me in detail and then determine.Instead of generalizing, you should respect for the law of my growth.In contrast to being under a severe strain, I’m sure to do better with reasonable freedom.
At last, I’d like to show you my thanks for your love all the time.But do remember I’ve already grown up and had my own mind.Please teach me with a more permiive attitude.Only in this way will I do the best in turn.
Yours sincerely,
daughter
