Pushing it to the Limit

I have a bone to pick with Asian American parents. I understand that many of you came to this country to have a better life for you and your children, but can you please not be so narrow-minded as to the types of careers you want your children to have? Not all Asian American kids want to grow up to be a doctor, nurse, lawyer, judge, etc. These are all wonderful jobs, yes, but please understand that you need to let your children choose the careers they want to have for themselves instead of you picking it for them. I understand your need for success and to live the American Dream, but when you're telling your child that they have no choice but to become what you want them to be, you're stripping them of not only their potential, but their own dreams. Not only that, but you're also putting a lot of pressure on your offspring's shoulders. Sure, some Asian American kids will be more than happy to heed their parents' wishes, but there are also some who will do it to please their parents and when they do, the idea of failing you can become a burden that can become too much to handle. What if they try to be the people you want them to be, but are unsuccessful despite their efforts, are you going to scream and rave and tell them what a disappointment they are to you? Perhaps you should take a step back and let your kids do what makes them happy.