Challenges of Asian American Teens | Asian American Poll

CHALLENGES OF ASIAN AMERICAN TEENS
(Updated Tuesday, Apr 1, 2008, 05:07:45 PM to reflect the 100 most recent valid responses.)

What is the biggest problem faced by Asian American teens?
Pressure from parents to excel academically | 79%
Identity conflicts related to growing up a minority | 19%
Problems related to dating & sex | 2%
Gang influence, pressure & violence | 0%

What of these is the most common mistake made by Asian parents?
Not spending enough time with their kids | 18%
Pushing kids too hard for good grades | 34%
Being too strict in controlling kids' behavior | 45%
Neglecting the kids' social or cultural development | 3%

What factor contributes most to helping Asian teens grow up to be productive, well-adjusted adults?
Stable home environment | 93%
Cultural bias favoring academic success | 3%
Advantages provided by above-average affluence | 4%

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Oh man, like 98% of Chinese parents wants their children to go into university and nothing less, pressure is unbelievable.
Nas Sunday, January 20, 2002 at 10:50:46 (PST)

PriNCeSS,

For the established people in society, "Who you know" attitude will allow one to make a living in life.

However, Asian being mostly recent immigrants do not have the luxury of ultilizing "who you know" attitude, unless the asian is growing up in a metropolitain area with a large population of other asian.

Hence, until the infrastructure is in place for more asian to adopt the "who you know attitude" is here in the USA. Most will need to depend on their acedemic achievements to make a living in life.

Also being the smartest kid in the class is not a disadvantage either in society.
AC dropout Sunday, January 06, 2002 at 13:34:58 (PST)

HellO!everyone knows that asian parents gotta have their kid be the smartest in the class...geez all the pressure but i guess when u grow up into the big business world, it's not always what you know...it's who you know.
PriNCeSS Monday, December 31, 2001 at 08:05:03 (PST)

Sophia Sunday, December 30, 2001 at 05:00:37 (PST)

AK,

I'm sure they are only pushing you, so that you will have greater opportunities in your future.

Without good grades you will not have a great many options to choose from in your future.

Unless you have another talent outside of school that you are absolutely sure that can provide you with an income when you graduate, or you have a trust fund waiting for you. Good grades is really your only chance for good employment.
AC dropout Thursday, December 27, 2001 at 09:26:33 (PST)

I am half Japanese and American. I think that my parents push me very hard to succeed in school. When i don't do something rite i get blastered because it is like everyone always expects you to do well and when you don't it's shamefull.
AK akssecret@aol.com Tuesday, December 25, 2001 at 11:10:48 (PST)

Asian goth girl, screw what everyone thinks, be yourself. If you want to be a goth, be a goth. If you wake up tomorrow and decide to dress like Britney Spears, then do it. Express yourself any way you want, just as long as you're not hurting anyone. Life's too short, have fun! Asians don't all have to studious, conservative brainiacs. Just be a proud Asian. Although doing well in school is very important. A good education gives you options. Damn I sound like my dad!
RockHardAzn Sunday, December 23, 2001 at 23:43:30 (PST)

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