<p>I’m not a parent but I thought I’d chime in.</p>
<p>I read an interesting article a couple of years ago about an Asian girl at Harvard. Her parents were the stereotypical pushy Asians that demanded success. Couldn’t go out on Friday nights. Studying hours on end. Friends came last. They asked her if it was worth all the trouble to get into Harvard. Her simple answer was “No.”</p>
<p>Is it really worth the cost? I’d say no too. You only live once. I know many asians with parents like this. They have virtually no social lives. Sure, they get into good colleges. What’s the point of living if you aren’t going to enjoy yourself. It’s possible to be successful without being domineered to study study study. The whole asian culture is a major turn off to me.</p>