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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I am a v[b]ery good researcher and very well informed about a wide range of things - school, college, curriculum, EC activities, school policy[/b],.  I have a [b]knack for navigating bureaucracy for what I need for my kids[/b] and an ability to translate the official school-speak into English. This has enabled me to easily connect the dots and create opportunities for my kids. My kids need minimal guidance but the guidance that I do provide is well-researched and deliberate.  In the process, I have shared the wealth of my knowledge with others and usually volunteer a lot at the school.

My kids are very bright but also regular kids.  They have sleepovers, they occasionally eat junk, they are addicted to video games, they play sports for enjoyment. They love parties, they have their signature moves on the dance floor, they love eating out and trying new food and cuisine, they like cruises, road trips, adventure sports, vacations, travelling.  They have a few assigned chores at home (making bed, putting away laundry, cleaning car, recycling, taking out trash) but they live a privileged and pampered life.  They have access to our Amazon account and several store accounts and they are free to order what they want.  They have never abused this privilege.  They are pampered a lot by their dad and extended family members.

They are the very opposite of tiger cubs but thankfully since they do a good job in their academics, EC activities and are generally thoughtful and well mannered at school so they are well liked.  Their biggest fans are their teachers and that is very gratifying to me.

If someone wants to call me a tiger mom, I will take it as a compliment.  I will call myself an incredibly lucky mom who is also considerably lazy.  I could never pull off an Amy Chua, but I admire her a lot. 
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