News for hackers. Stuff that matters.
Re:Children of parents classified as “tiger” have worse grad... by Cadsby on Thursday May 09, 2013 @10:38PM (#5684230)
Because they're associated with high status, culture and sophistication. It's a way to signal that you are part of the affluent, upper class.

And no, I don't agree with the value/emphasis placed on it either.

Re:Children of parents classified as “tiger” have worse grad... by RYUUSEiiSTAR on Monday May 13, 2013 @12:33AM (#5697197)
Funny that, my mum put me in piano lessons as well, but she absolutely hates me practicing because I spend 2-3 hours at a time when I get really focused. But fair enough I practice the same few bars continuously until they're perfect :P she also hates orchestral music and finds it all rather boring when I've grown to indulge in it.