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Originally Posted by Cynthetiq
Is it wrong for the parent to be so strict?
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No.
In middle school, I scored a 54/50 on a test where most everyone else received a 30. I brought this to the attention of my parents, who said, "that's the way it should be."
While it sucks, I'm currently in a position where I could, if I wanted to, come out of school and earn a fat pay check doing nothing but typing all day.
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I think it really depends on what you value. My parents place great emphasis on earning a nice income, whereas I've seen other friends who emphasize happiness. I don't think any one model is incorrect, but they do take your children in different directions.
IMHO/YMMV and all that. I'm not a parent. Just the product of typical 'asian parents.'
Oh and it was my father, not my mother who demanded nothing but the best out of me.