I never felt the pressures of receiving a higher education, but I knew from a young age that it was something I have always wanted for myself. Yes, my parents, who are considered 1.5-generation and second-generation (Poon & Byrd, 2013), would mention how a high education would benefit me, but they were always supportive in doing whatever it is that would make me happy. Education felt more forced upon from my grandparents, who are first-generation. I found this interesting because the statistics shown in the article, Beyond Tiger Mom Anxiety (2013), were more accurate with the relationship between my grandparents and parents; my grandparents acted more as "Tiger Moms". As for me, family approval and expected academic major were not as important and my college choice being close to home was. I don't feel like I come from a stereotypical "Asian American family". I do, however, have many Asian American friends who come from that stereotypical Asian American family dynamic. Education is very important in these households and my friends definitely feel the pressures to be "successful". Does education really make someone successful? Is it the only door for someone to reach success? I think as more generations arise, the expectations of a college and higher education within an Asian American family are decreasing.
References
Poon, O. & Byrd, A. (2013). Beyond Tiger Mom Anxiety: Ethnic, Gender and Generational Differences in Asian American College Access and Choices.
Journal of College Admission, 23-31
(n.d.). Retrieved from https://www.positive-parenting-ally.com/amy-chua.html
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