Quiz: Are You A Tiger Parent Or A Disgrace?
For each answer, a numerical score has been given in parentheses. Add up your score and see if you are a Tiger Parent or a disgrace to parenting that doesn’t deserve to rear a child.
Background Information
1. What is the ideal number of children to have?
One. The Chinese Government got it right (0)
Two or more. Just in case you disown some (100)
Child Rearing Philosophy
1. Why did you have a child?
To make the world a better place (0)
To fulfill my failed dreams (100)
2. Best way to describe your parenting style?
Mister Rogers. My home is the real-life Neighborhood (0)
Mr. Elon Musk. Treat them like employees that I tweet to while conquering the world (100)
3. How often do you display love and affection to your child?
Always. Kiss, hug and say “I love you” any chance I get (0)
Never. Love is a four letter word never shown or spoken (100)
4. How many languages does your child speak?
Less than five (0)
Five or more (100)
5. In your child’s room, what poster do you have on the wall?
Alphabet (0)
Sun Tzu (100)
6. Should your child date before marriage?
Yes (-100)
No (100)
7. If the previous answer is yes, what preconditions must occur?
None. It’s my child’s decision (0)
Acceptance into Harvard (100)
Educational Goals
1. How do you react when your child gets a “B” grade?
Tell them how proud I am and encourage them with words of support (0)
Slice off my least valuable finger. My child is a failure because of me (100)
2. Does your child have extra tutoring? Mark all that apply.
No (0)
Yes, in Science (100)
Yes, in Technology (100)
Yes, in Engineering (100)
Yes, in Math (100)
Yes, in Liberal Arts and Humanities (-100)
3. What are your aspirations for your child graduating from high school?
I just want him/her to maximize their potential (0)
Valedictorian. Confucius say “Child who is #2 is a Number Two” (100)
4. When your baby was born, what subjects did you plan your child to pursue in college?
None. Let them decide (0)
Science, Technology, Math, Engineering, Law, Business (100)
Medicine (1000)
Liberal Arts and Humanities (-100)
5. Which university do you want your child to attend?
Anywhere they are happy (0)
Harvard. It’s not about them (100)
Enrichment Activities
1. If you want your child to play sports, which are important?
Fun and social categories (0)
Anything that looks good to Harvard. I don’t know, whatever lacrosse is? (100)
2. Does your child play the Chinese Lute?
No. Is that a game? (0)
Yes. It looks good to Harvard (100)
3. What do you consider the perfect Saturday activity for your child: Mark all that apply.
Spending time with their friends (0)
Building an exact replica of the Empire State building in LEGO (100)
Programming Roblox in Lua (100)
Attending Saturday Chinese immersion school (100)
Playing their Chinese Lute (1000)
Bonus
1. How important is your child’s mental health?
Very important. I will make sure they get all the love and support (0)
No big deal. Nothing a few prescription pills can’t solve (100)
Only white people have mental health issues (1000)
Results
Tally your final score to determine your parenting style:
Score Prognosis
<1000 You are either a disgrace or white or both.
1000-3000 You are a Tiger Cub. Either step up your game or give up your kids for adoption.
>3000 You are a Tiger Parent! You will be receiving an autographed Amy Chua paddle.
