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It is fine being strict if you have that .000001% kid that wins the spelling bee or is valedictorian. Teaching kids that even if they didn't come in first they are still good people is probably the better model. I wonder how many of these kids commit suicide rather than face serve punishment or disappointment from their parents? Or how many finally snap and just can't do it anymore?
And what is the goal of life? To make money, to be the best factory worker, to make great discoveries in science, to help others, to not dishonor the family?
I think the focus on the goal, and living without distractions is what helps them succeed. Yet, they will suffer by lacking in socialization skills and knowledge of how the real world works.
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