Amy Chua facts for kids
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Amy Chua
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| Born | Amy Lynn Chua October 26, 1962 Champaign, Illinois, U.S. |
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| Education | Harvard University (BA, JD) | ||||||||||
| Subject | Economics, international relations, law, parenting, political science, sociology | ||||||||||
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| Spouse | Jed Rubenfeld | ||||||||||
| Children | 2 | ||||||||||
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| Traditional Chinese | 蔡美兒 | ||||||||||
| Simplified Chinese | 蔡美儿 | ||||||||||
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Amy Lynn Chua, also known as "the Tiger Mom," is an American law expert and writer. She teaches law at Yale Law School. She is known for her work on international business and how different groups get along. Before teaching at Yale, she worked as a lawyer.
Chua is also famous for her book Battle Hymn of the Tiger Mother. This book is about her strict parenting style. In 2011, Time magazine named her one of the 100 most influential people.
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Early Life and School Days
Amy Chua was born in Champaign, Illinois, on October 26, 1962. Her parents were Chinese immigrants from the Philippines. They raised her speaking a Chinese language called Hokkien. Her father, Leon O. Chua, is a professor at the University of California, Berkeley. He teaches about electrical engineering.
Amy's mother was born in China and moved to the Philippines when she was two. She became Catholic and studied chemical engineering. Amy was raised Catholic and lived in Indiana before moving to California at age 8.
Chua said she was bullied in school because of her accent. She also faced mean comments about her race. She graduated as the top student from El Cerrito High School. She then went to Harvard College and earned a degree in economics in 1984. She later got her law degree from Harvard Law School in 1987. She was the first Asian American to be an editor for the Harvard Law Review.
Books by Amy Chua
Amy Chua has written several books. They cover topics like world politics, history, and parenting.
Understanding World on Fire (2003)
Her first book, World on Fire: How Exporting Free Market Democracy Breeds Ethnic Hatred and Global Instability, came out in 2003. It talks about how economic differences can cause conflict between groups of people. The book explains that when a small group has a lot of money and power, it can make others feel angry. This book was a bestseller and was praised by many.
Exploring Day of Empire (2007)
Her second book, Day of Empire: How Hyperpowers Rise to Global Dominance – and Why They Fall (2007), looks at seven big empires in history. Chua suggests that these empires became powerful because they were open to different groups of people.
The Tiger Mother Parenting Book (2011)
Chua's third book, Battle Hymn of the Tiger Mother, was published in 2011. It is a memoir about her strict parenting style. She describes using traditional Chinese parenting methods. The book became a huge international bestseller. It also started a big global discussion about different ways to raise children. The book received strong reactions from many people.
Traits for Success in The Triple Package (2014)
Her fourth book, The Triple Package: How Three Unlikely Traits Explain the Rise and Fall of Cultural Groups in America, was co-written with her husband, Jed Rubenfeld. This book explores three traits that the authors believe help cultural groups succeed. The book received mixed reviews. Some people found it insightful, while others criticized it for making generalizations about cultural groups.
Group Loyalty in Political Tribes (2018)
In 2018, Chua's fifth book, Political Tribes: Group Instinct and the Fate of Nations, was released. This book discusses how people's loyalty to their own group can be stronger than other ideas. She argues that not understanding this group loyalty has affected US foreign policy. The book received mostly positive reviews.
Articles and Parenting Views
Amy Chua wrote an article called "Why Chinese Mothers Are Superior" in 2011. In it, she talked about the differences between Western and Asian American parenting. She shared rules she had for her daughters, like no sleepovers or grades below an A.
Chua explained that "Western" and "Asian" are general terms. She noted that not all Chinese parents use this style, and some non-Chinese parents do. She mentioned a study where many Western parents worried that pushing for academic success might harm children. In contrast, many Chinese immigrant parents believed it was very important.
Chua believes that hard work and practice lead to success. She also said that Chinese parents often feel their children owe them everything. They believe they know the best path for their kids. Chua stressed that this strictness comes from deep care for their children. She shared a story about her daughter Lulu learning a difficult piano piece. After much effort, Lulu mastered it and felt great joy.
Teaching at Yale Law School
Amy Chua teaches "Contracts" and "International Business Transactions" at Yale Law School. She has been recognized for her excellent teaching. She even won a "Best Teaching" Award.
Chua mentored JD Vance when he was a student at Yale Law. She encouraged him to write his book Hillbilly Elegy. This book became a bestseller and was made into a movie. Vance has called Chua the "authorial godmother" of his book. Chua is known for helping students from diverse backgrounds.
Family Life
Amy Chua lives in New Haven, Connecticut. She is married to Jed Rubenfeld, who is also a professor at Yale Law School. They have two daughters.
Her older daughter, Sophia, went to Harvard University and Yale Law School. Her younger daughter, Lulu, also graduated from Harvard University and Harvard Law School.
TV Appearances
Amy Chua has appeared on many TV shows. These include The Today Show, Good Morning America, The View, Charlie Rose, and Real Time with Bill Maher.
See also
In Spanish: Amy Chua para niños
