In Chinese culture, it wouldn't occur to kids to question or talk back to their parents. In American culture, kids in books, TV shows and movies... →
Amy Chua
A lot of parents today are terrified that something they say to their children might make them 'feel bad.' But, hey, if they've done... →
I do think that maybe, even subconsciously, a lot of parents in the West are wondering, have we gone too far in the direction of coddling and... →
Some parents let their kids sleep at other people's houses, where they drink alcohol, watch TV for hours and God knows what else. But if you say... →
I kind of - I like my life; I feel I have lots of opportunities. And my parents actually having had such high expectations for me - I would say... →
When I was little, my parents really only wanted me to be a scientist or a doctor; they had never even heard of law school. I think even these days... →
Westerners often laud their children as 'talented' or 'gifted', while Asian parents highlight the importance of hard work. And in... →
I'm willing to be different than other parents and go against the mainstream.
I think the biggest difference is that I've noticed Western parents seem much more concerned about their children's psyches, their... →
Some people don't need parental commitment, they will still come out great, but for others, parents can be critical in providing moral and... →