I don’t observe that the populations of senior management or famous scientists or leading-edge computer programmers or successful politicians or rock stars are

I don’t observe that the populations of senior management or famous scientists or leading-edge computer programmers or successful politicians or rock stars are being dominated by people who are results of “Chinese Mother” parenting practices. On the other hand, they do seem to be loading up the top ranks of violinists and pianists. It's not fair to assume that Chinese American professionals or musicians are products of a "Chinese Mother" upbringing. Chua herself disclaimed that notion when she defined a Chinese Mother as something other than a mother who is Chinese. Also, consider that there are plenty of impediments to an Asian American becoming a successful politician or entering senior management that have nothing to do with his parents' philosophies.