The idea is that if they cut out all the extracurricular / social aspects of a child's life, then the child will have nothing better to do other than focusing o

The idea is that if they cut out all the extracurricular / social aspects of a child's life, then the child will have nothing better to do other than focusing on academia. Of course, in reality that doesn't happen. Children will rebel when they come to that age. As for the no violin / piano. I think you have it wrong. It's "no musical instruments other than piano or violin." (http://articles.chicagotribune.com/2011-03-06/news/ct-met-tiger-mom-20110306_1_tiger-mother-amy-chua-tiger-mom http://articles.chicagotribune.com/2011-03-06/news/ct-met-ti...)