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How to Raise Spoiled Brats

February 22nd, 2011

By Dr. Jim Taylor In my consulting practice, I work with many families, both high-net-worth and those less affluent. I am constantly amazed at how nonchalant (or even downright neglectful) the parents are in their children’s fiscal education in both of these income groups. Despite the fact that many of the well-to-do parents grew up […]

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Tags: children, culture, discipline, money, responsibility, rich, spoiled brats
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What I Love about the Tiger Mom

January 19th, 2011

By Dr. Jim Taylor If you look at the title of my recent post about Amy Chua, What Chinese-American Mothers Do Wrong (and Right), and the title of this piece, you may be thinking that I have Multiple Personality Disorder, excoriating her one day and expressing my affection for her the next. I have since […]

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Tags: Asian, Chinese, discipline, expectations, parenting, perfection, standards
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What Chinese-American Mothers Do Wrong (and Right)

January 18th, 2011

By Dr. Jim Taylor Have you read the article on wsj.com by Amy Chua, a Chinese-American mother (and law professor at Yale)? If not, you probably don’t have children. It is a must-read! I was both mesmerized and appalled by the article; like driving past a horrific car accident and wondering whether anyone survived. I […]

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Tags: Asian, Chinese, discipline, expectations, parenting, perfection, standards
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Parenting: Have Consequences with “Bite”

January 12th, 2011

By Dr. Jim Taylor Establishing reasonable expectations for your children in all aspects of their lives, including school, home, and family, is essential for raising children who are responsible, respectful, successful, and happy. But expectations without consequences are like a dog with a loud bark, but no bite; scary at first, but ultimately harmless. Consequences […]

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Tags: consequences, consistency, discipline, expectations, fairness, parenting
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