We don't need no education

Few articles about recent debate on Western/Eastern way of children education...

"Why Chinese Mothers Are Superior
Can a regimen of no playdates, no TV, no computer games and hours of music practice create happy kids? And what happens when they fight back?"

by The Wall Street Journal
http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052748704111504576059713528698754.html


"The Mindless Conventionality of an East Asian Upbringing
East Asian child rearing is notorious for the heavy pressure put on children, but also famous for the great feats of technical brilliance and hard work many people who grow up under these conditions perform. Kids are sent to evening classes, weekend lessons, hardly have any free time. And then many graduate at the top of their years."

by Martin Rundkvist
http://scienceblogs.com/aardvarchaeology/2011/01/the_mindless_conventionality_o.php


"In China, Not All Practice Tough Love
Some parents want their children to be creative, independent and less obsessed with test scores"

by The Wall Street Journal
http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052748704111504576059720804985228.html


My personal point of view? Amy Chua, shame on you!


p.s. Qui un articolo in italiano sul tema, ovvero una traduzione dall'articolo del The Wall Street Journal (i giornalisti italiani non scrivono ma traducono):

"I figli dei cinesi" di Elena Favilli
http://www.ilpost.it/2011/01/10/i-figli-dei-cinesi/