The freedom to choose what I want to do with my life is the greatest luxury that came with modern society. Growing up, I made plenty of questionable decisions, but looking back now, I am grateful to have even been able to make decisions of my own accord. Many people generalize Asian parents as controlling people who rely on negative reinforcement in order to get their children to succeed, but that wasn’t the case for me. While my parents were certainly more strict during my childhood, they were ultimately supportive of me finding my own individuality. Because of this, I was able to determine what I valued most in life and the morals that guide me through
The freedom to choose what I want to do with my life is the greatest luxury that came with modern society. Growing up, I made plenty of questionable decisions, but looking back now, I am grateful to have even been able to make decisions of my own accord. Many people generalize Asian parents as controlling people who rely on negative reinforcement in order to get their children to succeed, but that wasn’t the case for me. While my parents were certainly more strict during my childhood, they were ultimately supportive of me finding my own individuality. Because of this, I was able to determine what I valued most in life and the morals that guide me through