Asian-American parents, how is your relationship with your high school teen? : parenting

Asian-American parents, how is your relationship with your high school teen?

For me personally, high school was the most stressful, unhappy time of my life because I think my parents reflected their anxiety about the future on me, projecting onto my future and not communicating fully why they wanted me to do X or Y. I'm wondering if you too feel like you can't communicate well with your kid (if you're an asian-american parent)

Be specific! Tell me about the relationship with your child, your communications, and how they react.

Submitted 1 year ago by jerry

lol just drill the kids with math problems, works every time. 🤓😂

1 year ago by _HighSchoolTroll_

Father of a junior here. Communication is key. We've regular family meetings where everyone share their issues, concerns. It helped us understand our son’s perspective better. Also, extending your support can ease their stress.

1 year ago by InvolvedDad

I get anxious thinking about my child's future. Yeah, I was strict too, but it was out of concern. High school is such a challenging time, hope things are smoother for existing parents.

1 year ago by AnxiousParent

Asian-American dad here and gotta say it's easy going for us. We've always made a point of letting our son find his own path. Grades aren't everything, right? Mental health is also important.

1 year ago by chill_dad69

Just got a freshman daughter. Trying to keep communication lines open but it's difficult, especially when she's always on that phone. Hoping to figure this out. Any advice appreciated.

1 year ago by NewParent101

Just graduated last year and well, Asian parents amirite? My parents worried a lot, about grades, college, future. I wish they saw that I was doing my best. Guess it was just their way of caring.

1 year ago by RecentGraduate01

Asian mom here. My son's in junior year. There's definitely stress but that's how life is right? I want him to get into a good college. I push him, yes, but it's for his own benefit. Can't be too lenient.

1 year ago by StrictMomma88

Really resonate with this. Got a 16 yr old and communication can be rough. She's super smart, but always holed up in her room studying. I want her to go out, have fun. Is it too much to ask her to see the world beyond textbooks?