[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.
There’s a happy-medium to be had. I think most of us know how important being able to relate to people is important for success in business and life. The kind of kids the article talks about often are outwardly extremely successful until college and burn out. Some become successful doctors, the sort of person who is good at their job but viewed as “weird” by coworkers, and in the case of Doctors the kind that has horrid bedside manner.
A good parent is like a good government; it regulates but doesn’t micromanage.[/quote]
Good post, and I especially liked the bolded part.
We have a few Chinese friends, and I feel sorry for their kids. They rarely have time to play with other kids (or play at all) because they spend hours and hours doing homework, practicing piano, and attending various activities and classes after school. They have no “free” time, as almost 100% of their day is strictly scheduled.
To be sure, these kids will be successful, but childhood only comes once in a lifetime. Is it so wrong for kids to enjoy being kids during this precious, fleeting time?
