(CBS) Amy Chua, author of controversial memoir "Battle Hymn of the Tiger Mother," appeared on the "Today" show defending her strict parenting philosophy and addressing readers' reaction.

"Tiger Mom" Amy Chua is known for claiming that Chinese ... “Although rarely mentioned in media reports,” they write, “the studies said to show the demise in upward mobility largely exclude ...

Explaining her parenting technique, the Tiger Mother expanded on her no sleepover ... cub," adding that it isn't a reference to the TV show "Gossip Girl" - not that she should know that since ...

"Battle Hymn of the Tiger Mom" has raised eyebrows - and controversy - in parent circles nationwide. If you tune into the morning show circuit, you’ve probably heard of Amy Chua, the self-proclaimed ...

As working mother yourself ... they all have preschoolers of their own. Daniel Tiger, Fred's first puppet, would be the 4 year old star of the show (Daniel was my favorite!).

The contrast between the video of her childhood self and her striking stage entrance perfectly highlights the main theme of the comedy show — the contrast between the expectations of her “tiger mom” ...