[quote=poorgradstudent]When I was a grad student I taught and worked with a lot of Asian undergrads. From what I picked up, most resented their parents at some level, especially their “Asian Dads”. I imagine that upon becoming financially independent and cutting the purse strings most will almost never call or visit their parents.
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Funny you mentioned that. A couple of the asian girls I use to study with really resented thier fathers. I didn’t even think of that.
Another incident I remember was a bunch of them skipping out on school to go see the movie “Joy Luck Club” and how they all showed up at lab feeling like they could relate. I didn’t see the movie for years after and only watched because of the profound affect it had on these girls. Very sad story.
But, on the flip side I was joking with my asian wife last time we were in SF how 20 years ago all asian kids were smart, geeky, and akward. Now they have just as many tattoos, pericings, and in general, fvcking up, just as fast as white kids.
So I guess that sterotype has actually passed.
FLU, as for your daughter, don’t worry, when you send her to Blackwater Summer Camp, they will teach her how to be assertive and commanding during close quarter combat training! 😛
