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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I think I am a tiger mom, but most people would say I am not. I push my kids, but I don't think that Kumon or "prestigious" summer programs (which to be clear, I think have their own benefits but college admission chances are not one of them).

I push them when it comes to what I think matters. Grades, rigor, discipline in their ECs (they cannot quit their core activities and we do the supplemental outside of school stuff only if beneficial to improving). Also being a polite and kinds person is important for life and yes I also think it is helpful professionally and academically.

I'm also extremely loving. So that may not be your definition of a tiger mom. But, I know that if they work hard, they can get near perfect grades in demanding classes, so that's what I expect. Also important to parent the child you have. One of my kids will likely achieve "better" than the other. That's fine. I want that kid to do the best that they can do. Even if that's not a T10, T30 or whatever, that doesn't mean I'm not going to push him. I think it's the journey of pushing yourself in high school that reaps benefits for years to come. Not the college outcome.[/quote]

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