Covering the business of education and training

I remember reading this on an news article. I think it's unfortunate that some parents dictate what their child should do. I personally know a few people who have their parents make decisions for them on where to go and what to do. I guess the only way is for the the younger generation to become the parents with different philosophies.

The statistic that suicide is the second cause of death among Asian American females in their 20s can be understood in a number of ways. What the statistic doesn't reveal is that perhaps these females--more so than those of other racial groups--are in certain conditions that remove them from other unnatural causes of death. I wouldn't be surprised if most of these Asian females are in the university or professional setting, and that the same personal drive and ambition to get them there created high expectations for themselves. The allure of dithering away the college years with partying cannot be underestimated, nor can the degree of self-drivenness on the part of these females. We cannot dismiss all these women as victims; we cannot deny their own agency. Unfortunately, many people make the assumption that it's the parents with their inordinate demands and expectations of the females who are at fault. It's not always because of pressure from parents. The phrase, "careers chosen by their parents," brings to mind the stereotype of the overbearing Asian parents. Sure, they exist, but let's not immediately assume that parents are the source of despair. Sometimes there are greater pressures asserted by a racist and sexist society, driven by money concerns and prestige, and by oneself -- together, they can prove to be a lethal combination.