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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Expecting perfect grades is pretty Tiger Mom.

But to me the question is one of control. What would you do if your child wanted to quit violin and play guitar? [b]If they wanted to do the school play instead of math team?[/b] And when the time comes, if they want to become a teacher or a physical therapist instead of an engineer or a doctor? If you are planning on making those choices for them then yes I'd say you're a Tiger Mom.[/quote]

Theater is a bigger hook than music. Theater also demonstrates the kid is outgoing, which is something tiger moms are cognizant of as they don't want colleges thinking their kid is a quiet nerd controlled by mom.

As far as major, most tiger parents don't care what the kid studies at an elite. The #1 goal is to simply get into the elite. A female tiger cub who goes to Stanford can go ahead and become a teacher...but they'll probably marry some Apple exec or surgeon. And they won't be a normal teacher, they'll become an admin within 10 years who can make $250,000+ leading a district. Or they'll do TFA and then go to law school. Kids who go to elites are competitive and get caught up in chasing status, they don't settle for just being some schmuck.[/quote]

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