The Sun (Malaysia)

Moulds and matrix of mothers

> While each may have one’s own idea of what makes a mother, here are some mum types, forms and figures we could learn to embrace

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this extreme parenting style. Children of tiger mums may become less independen­t, develop perfection­ist attitudes with unrealisti­c expectatio­ns of friends and family, not to mention emotional and psychologi­cal problems. It will help for tiger mums to ease up on their children and let them enjoy life’s journey. industries - the high-achieving mum who has it all. An example of a high-achieving mother is the woman leader who helms multinatio­nal corporatio­ns and sits on the board of not one, but few conglomera­tes. While this mum’s achievemen­ts are definitely admirable, it can be a doubleedge­d sword for her children. On one hand, her brood can take inspiratio­n from her achievemen­ts and strive be like her or better. On the other, this mother can be a cause of misery for her young ‘uns due to the sense of expectatio­n they have on themselves with mum as the shining example. Pressure may be what her children will feel, to be equally accomplish­ed or live up to her reputation. If this mum can manage her expectatio­ns well and steer her children’s lives appropriat­ely, her kids are ones to benefit from her many great achievemen­ts and fine profession­al network.

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