Ok I guess I’m really doing this! 😬So here goes!
Tiger mom (n)
- A strict mother, especially an East Asian one, who demands academic excellence and obedience from her children. (source: dictionary.com)
- A mother who is overly strict with her child in order to foster an academically competitive spirit. This form of upbringing is intended to direct a child towards financially successful careers at the potential risk of feeling emotionally unfulfilled and/or socially inept. (source: Urbandictionary.com)
Tigerish mom (n)
- A much watered down version of the definition above. Um… it’s close enough!?!?!