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January 10, 2011 at 9:14 PM #652036January 10, 2011 at 10:42 PM #650973poorgradstudentParticipant
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.
January 10, 2011 at 10:42 PM #651042poorgradstudentParticipantWhen 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.
January 10, 2011 at 10:42 PM #651623poorgradstudentParticipantWhen 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.
January 10, 2011 at 10:42 PM #651760poorgradstudentParticipantWhen 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.
January 10, 2011 at 10:42 PM #652087poorgradstudentParticipantWhen 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.
January 11, 2011 at 2:58 AM #651039CA renterParticipant[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?
January 11, 2011 at 2:58 AM #651107CA renterParticipant[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?
January 11, 2011 at 2:58 AM #651688CA renterParticipant[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?
January 11, 2011 at 2:58 AM #651824CA renterParticipant[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?
January 11, 2011 at 2:58 AM #652152CA renterParticipant[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?
January 11, 2011 at 6:26 AM #651064jpinpbParticipantAs maybe politically incorrect as the article, I’ll be somewhat the same. And I admit I will be generalizing. I’ve noticed that Asians are shy, timid, awkward, socially inept, unhappy, withdrawn and even cold. Sure they thrive in the environment that was pushed upon them, science, bookwork. But I suggest that one needs to have more than that to function in the corporate world. For example, how many connections are made on the golf course?
January 11, 2011 at 6:26 AM #651132jpinpbParticipantAs maybe politically incorrect as the article, I’ll be somewhat the same. And I admit I will be generalizing. I’ve noticed that Asians are shy, timid, awkward, socially inept, unhappy, withdrawn and even cold. Sure they thrive in the environment that was pushed upon them, science, bookwork. But I suggest that one needs to have more than that to function in the corporate world. For example, how many connections are made on the golf course?
January 11, 2011 at 6:26 AM #651713jpinpbParticipantAs maybe politically incorrect as the article, I’ll be somewhat the same. And I admit I will be generalizing. I’ve noticed that Asians are shy, timid, awkward, socially inept, unhappy, withdrawn and even cold. Sure they thrive in the environment that was pushed upon them, science, bookwork. But I suggest that one needs to have more than that to function in the corporate world. For example, how many connections are made on the golf course?
January 11, 2011 at 6:26 AM #651849jpinpbParticipantAs maybe politically incorrect as the article, I’ll be somewhat the same. And I admit I will be generalizing. I’ve noticed that Asians are shy, timid, awkward, socially inept, unhappy, withdrawn and even cold. Sure they thrive in the environment that was pushed upon them, science, bookwork. But I suggest that one needs to have more than that to function in the corporate world. For example, how many connections are made on the golf course?
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