[OT] WSJ: “Why Chinese Mothers are Superior”

[jpinpb]

As 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 I’ve noticed that Asians are shy, timid, awkward, socially inept, unhappy, withdrawn and even cold.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?

[Coronita]

[quote=jpinpb]As 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 I’ve noticed that Asians are shy, timid, awkward, socially inept, unhappy, withdrawn and even cold.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?[/quote]

Plenty, just not in the u.s and definitely not in San Diego. I hate to admit it, but with the exception of perhaps the tech community here in san diego (which in itself is small), San Diego isn’t

NYC or SF or “The Valley”

I’m still waiting for equalizer to post some snarky response about asians being idiots and about how he hangs out with people on page mill road 🙂

I’m more or less the shy/timid kid versus the loud type (no really, with the exception of this board)…But I don’t give a crap of what of me.

[Coronita]

[quote=jpinpb]As 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 I’ve noticed that Asians are shy, timid, awkward, socially inept, unhappy, withdrawn and even cold.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?[/quote]

Plenty, just not in the u.s and definitely not in San Diego. I hate to admit it, but with the exception of perhaps the tech community here in san diego (which in itself is small), San Diego isn’t

NYC or SF or “The Valley”

I’m still waiting for equalizer to post some snarky response about asians being idiots and about how he hangs out with people on page mill road 🙂

I’m more or less the shy/timid kid versus the loud type (no really, with the exception of this board)…But I don’t give a crap of what of me.

[Coronita]

[quote=jpinpb]As 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?[/quote]

Plenty, just not in the u.s and definitely not in San Diego. I hate to admit it, but with the exception of perhaps the tech community here in san diego (which in itself is small), San Diego isn’t

NYC or SF or “The Valley”

I’m still waiting for equalizer to post some snarky response about asians being idiots and about how he hangs out with people on page mill road 🙂

I’m more or less the shy/timid kid versus the loud type (no really, with the exception of this board)…But I don’t give a crap of what of me.

[Coronita]

[quote=jpinpb]As 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?[/quote]

Plenty, just not in the u.s and definitely not in San Diego. I hate to admit it, but with the exception of perhaps the tech community here in san diego (which in itself is small), San Diego isn’t

NYC or SF or “The Valley”

I’m still waiting for equalizer to post some snarky response about asians being idiots and about how he hangs out with people on page mill road 🙂

I’m more or less the shy/timid kid versus the loud type (no really, with the exception of this board)…But I don’t give a crap of what of me.

[Coronita]

[quote=jpinpb]As 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?[/quote]

Plenty, just not in the u.s and definitely not in San Diego. I hate to admit it, but with the exception of perhaps the tech community here in san diego (which in itself is small), San Diego isn’t

NYC or SF or “The Valley”

I’m still waiting for equalizer to post some snarky response about asians being idiots and about how he hangs out with people on page mill road 🙂

I’m more or less the shy/timid kid versus the loud type (no really, with the exception of this board)…But I don’t give a crap of what of me.

[scaredyclassic]

It sure seems like it’s about projecting some twisted parental anxiety on the poor sapling rather than truly about preparing a kid for life. But then again I’m a westerner. This got me wondering about stats for Asian lawyers. Apparently Asians are even more underrepresented in the legal field than African Americans at 2 perc nationally for lawyers. Not sure what this means. I haven’t known too many Asian lawyers but I’ve worked w a couple. I’d express iinions but I don’t want to appear or be racist. Why aren’t Asians going to law school? Are they too smart for that?

[scaredyclassic]

It sure seems like it’s about projecting some twisted parental anxiety on the poor sapling rather than truly about preparing a kid for life. But then again I’m a westerner. This got me wondering about stats for Asian lawyers. Apparently Asians are even more underrepresented in the legal field than African Americans at 2 perc nationally for lawyers. Not sure what this means. I haven’t known too many Asian lawyers but I’ve worked w a couple. I’d express iinions but I don’t want to appear or be racist. Why aren’t Asians going to law school? Are they too smart for that?

[scaredyclassic]

It sure seems like it’s about projecting some twisted parental anxiety on the poor sapling rather than truly about preparing a kid for life. But then again I’m a westerner. This got me wondering about stats for Asian lawyers. Apparently Asians are even more underrepresented in the legal field than African Americans at 2 perc nationally for lawyers. Not sure what this means. I haven’t known too many Asian lawyers but I’ve worked w a couple. I’d express iinions but I don’t want to appear or be racist. Why aren’t Asians going to law school? Are they too smart for that?

[scaredyclassic]

It sure seems like it’s about projecting some twisted parental anxiety on the poor sapling rather than truly about preparing a kid for life. But then again I’m a westerner. This got me wondering about stats for Asian lawyers. Apparently Asians are even more underrepresented in the legal field than African Americans at 2 perc nationally for lawyers. Not sure what this means. I haven’t known too many Asian lawyers but I’ve worked w a couple. I’d express iinions but I don’t want to appear or be racist. Why aren’t Asians going to law school? Are they too smart for that?

[scaredyclassic]

It sure seems like it’s about projecting some twisted parental anxiety on the poor sapling rather than truly about preparing a kid for life. But then again I’m a westerner. This got me wondering about stats for Asian lawyers. Apparently Asians are even more underrepresented in the legal field than African Americans at 2 perc nationally for lawyers. Not sure what this means. I haven’t known too many Asian lawyers but I’ve worked w a couple. I’d express iinions but I don’t want to appear or be racist. Why aren’t Asians going to law school? Are they too smart for that?

[briansd1]

[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]

I know many Asians and I beg to disagree. Asians are not “friends” with their parents the way White Americans are but they take care of their parents. In fact, they will sacrifice for their parents (by marrying the right person and having grand-children to make their parents happy).

In old age, Asians are less likely to end up abandonned in nursing homes then their White counterparts.

[briansd1]

[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]

I know many Asians and I beg to disagree. Asians are not “friends” with their parents the way White Americans are but they take care of their parents. In fact, they will sacrifice for their parents (by marrying the right person and having grand-children to make their parents happy).

In old age, Asians are less likely to end up abandonned in nursing homes then their White counterparts.

[briansd1]

[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]

I know many Asians and I beg to disagree. Asians are not “friends” with their parents the way White Americans are but they take care of their parents. In fact, they will sacrifice for their parents (by marrying the right person and having grand-children to make their parents happy).

In old age, Asians are less likely to end up abandonned in nursing homes then their White counterparts.

[briansd1]

[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]

I know many Asians and I beg to disagree. Asians are not “friends” with their parents the way White Americans are but they take care of their parents. In fact, they will sacrifice for their parents (by marrying the right person and having grand-children to make their parents happy).

In old age, Asians are less likely to end up abandonned in nursing homes then their White counterparts.

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