“Tiger mom” parenting boosts teens' cognitive skills but undermines emotional development, study suggests

“Tiger mom” parenting boosts teens' cognitive skills but undermines emotional development, study suggests

Recent research published in Economics and Human Biology found that when mothers hold dominant positions in their children’s educational decisions, they are more likely to adopt a “tiger mom” approach. This parenting style is associated with enhanced cognitive performance and academic achievement in adolescents but may hinder the development of non-cognitive skills and reduce investment in leisure time. “Tiger moms” are mothers who practice stri…