Several weeks ago, Ling and I attended our first college application orientation at her high school. We learned the high school’s policies and heard from 3 local college admissions reps–all very informative and helpful. And then I lay in bed that night filled with panic that I’ve failed my child by not being the Tiger Mom I should have been. I couldn’t help feeling wooed by the lure of helping my child get into an elite college where learning can... Read more