Daily advice for HK immigrants to the West:
Regarding parenting, you’re going to have to stretch yourself to think beyond forcing your kids to get straight A’s. Now, I’m all in favor of good grades. Grades however are only one indicator among many for success in life. There’re many more factors your kids need in order to succeed in society. One factor is how they carry themselves. This requires you to understand how the Western society works. You may want to teach your kids manners beyond Chinese customs. You may need to research on how to behave in Western business or social settings. Do your teenage boys know how to move beyond asking for a girl’s number? Your old ways from your home country may fare badly in this new society. Do your homework. There’re many more areas your children need to be taught in order to be successful in Western society.
