A COUPLE has come under fire for their “harsh” reaction after their children busking on the streets to earn money.
“Tiger Parents” Kevin and Debbie appeared on the Australian television show Parental Guidance and their children had to make $ 20 (£ 14) in two hours.
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‘Tiger’ parents Kevin and Debbie appeared on the Australian TV show Parental GuidanceCredit: Channel 9
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Their children Mimi and Leo played as part of a street musician challenge, but Debbie wasn’t happy with the quality of their performanceCredit: Channel 9
Little Leo and Mimi played their hearts on the streets to raise the money, but instead of encouraging their efforts, Debbie criticized her talent.
She said, “It wasn’t the first time our kids did this – as Leo honestly made a lot of money street music, but he didn’t get that money because he played so well, it was because he was small and had a big guitar . Most people thought he was really cute.
“So we worried that he had the wrong idea about making money.
“It was tough this time, but then I think it was a good experience.”
Now dad Kevin regularly tells his kids that he and Debbie “just want to see you do your best”.
He added, “I want my children to experience the rewards that come after hard work.”
Tiger Parenting is when children are pushed to succeed in school and it consists of strict rules and warmth and support.
Another parent on the show, Lara, who practices “attachment education”, said it was “so brave” of Leo and Mimi to “take to the streets and play with the talent they have”.
The series co-host and Australian parenting expert, Dr. Justin Coulson, pointed out to Debbie that “there was still very strong negative feedback towards the end”.
He added, “You really wanted them to know how they played and you made sure they got that message.
Debbie replied, “You wouldn’t be sad if I said that – because we do that every day.
“We had to tell them, ‘I know you are uncomfortable, but you haven’t really focused. You didn’t play well. ‘”
The footage also showed how much time Leo and Mimi devote to practicing their instruments – Debbie said she quit her job to support their children’s accomplishments.
Co-parent Sioux said that our two sons “would not get along” if she did the same.
“It would be beyond our disciplined approach,” she told the room.
What is Tiger Parenting?
It is described as the strict way parents raise their children.
The aim is to perform well in school, to achieve the best grades and to be as academically focused as possible.
Parents push and push their children to be academically successful.
It consists of strict rules in addition to warmth and support.
The term has been used mainly since the release of the hit book Battle Hymn of the Tiger Mother by author and mother of two Amy Chua.
The Yale law professor writes all about parenting style as part of her Chinese heritage and how it has influenced the way she is raised.
“I think it’s also the case that we don’t want to burn our children out. Everyone is different, but I think our boys would burn out if we did something three hours a day, ”added her husband Rob.
“I think when it stops being fun you have to rethink what you do,” Sioux said.
When asked by co-host Ally Langdon if she was concerned that her children were afraid of disappointing her, Debbie said, “They aren’t” and added, laughing, “because they still disappoint me.”
“French nouveau” mom Donna told the room, “It’s very cultural, the whole tiger parenting thing.
“I come from tiger parents – I love my parents to death, but many tiger upbrings have a specific goal. I was made to play the piano – I hated it.
“I studied law, qualified as a lawyer – I don’t actually practice. Because in the end the victory doesn’t actually belong to you. “
Dr. Coulson said it was “such a challenge to find that balance”.
“It is really important that we pay attention to our feedback, and it works best when we tell our children, why don’t you think about it and tell me how it went for you, and then we can analyze it.” suggested.
Parental Guidance airs Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays at 7:30 p.m. in Australia on Channel 9.
This story previously appeared on News.com.au and was republished with permission.
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