leo mom's battle hymn

My dear son,

I recently finished reading Amy Chua's Battle hymn of the tiger mom.
Why?
Because until now it never crossed my mind to read about the merits of the Chinese style of parenting.
But after facing a hard time in the Indian style of parenting which involves lots of pampering and cuddling and a little threatening, i finally decided to read her book. How bad could it be i reasoned.

Actually very bad. For a few nights i had nightmares about my mom becoming like her.
Followed by an intense self-awareness check. Am i becoming like her? You see, the woman has fascinated me with her success - both her kids are child prodigies, yet her parenting style was too tough i think.

I anyways tried her style and threatened you with 'alone time in bathroom' for rejecting your lunch.
You simply looked at the bath area and requested for a bath.I obviously refused since your last bath was just an hour back.
I asked you to say sorry and promise me that you would eat your lunch.You said sorry. And then you started singing. One of your animal rhymes. And then you looked at me and said "mama smile".
I obviously melted. So Sorry Amy Chua but it seems i'm a little soft for your style. But i would still suggest a few friends to read your book. actually just a couple of them really.

So while you are napping peacefully now, i am thinking of more threat-plans for your lunch.
An ever optimistic Vivien Leigh said In Gone with the winds,"after all tomorrow is another day."
and I hope so too my munchkin. maybe you will eat on your own tomorrow. without a fuss. maybe.

Your loving mom.