The Asian American Psychological Association listserv occassionally discusses the differences between shame vs. guilt. One tends to be considered a more Eastern concept while the other is more often associated with the Western world.
Novelist Kim Wong Keltner, author of Tiger Babies Strike Back, talks about the impact of growing up with shame as a primary parenting tool.
http://blogs.wsj.com/speakeasy/2013/05/14/tiger-babies-bite-back/
While it may not be productive to conclude whether one style of parenting is "good" or "bad," it may be more useful to look at parenting styles as how effective they are in producing the kinds of results that one is hoping for. What does the literature say about "tiger" parenting?
http://www.slate.com/articles/double_x/doublex/2013/05/_tiger_mom_study_shows_the_parenting_method_doesn_t_work.single.html
Take a look for yourself.
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