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Table 5 · 01-11-2011, 02:22 PM

I think a lot of what the author says makes sense in terms of pushing your kids and not looking at them as unique fragile snowflakes, but the problem with the stereotypical Asian method is that there doesn't seem to be any emphasis given to the skills in life that can't be drilled in via a mathbook or piano...things like interpersonal skills, timing, and humor can play a big part of how successful you are in your career.

In my field (design/branding), the asian kids are known as really hard workers, but in the bigger agencies they are always relegated to production....they do all the work, but get none of the career benefit or client face-time because they are either too shy or have wooden personalities that clients don't relate to.

01-11-2011, 02:22 PM	#24
Table 5 Franchise Player Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: NYYC Exp:	I think a lot of what the author says makes sense in terms of pushing your kids and not looking at them as unique fragile snowflakes, but the problem with the stereotypical Asian method is that there doesn't seem to be any emphasis given to the skills in life that can't be drilled in via a mathbook or piano...things like interpersonal skills, timing, and humor can play a big part of how successful you are in your career. In my field (design/branding), the asian kids are known as really hard workers, but in the bigger agencies they are always relegated to production....they do all the work, but get none of the career benefit or client face-time because they are either too shy or have wooden personalities that clients don't relate to.