This article (not sure if it's still available behind the WSJ paywall) suggests a new way to explain why Asian kids are often over-achievers. It claims that Asian parents expect so much from their progeny because they do not believe in their limitations or fear for their psyche. It's an interesting approach to take.
In comparison, I was extremely fortunate. While my parents pushed me to achieve, I was still given the chance to pursue my own interests; I got to play sports and was given the choice to give up on the violin.
Not sure what kind of Asian dad I will be though. Probably this kind.
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