I'm a child of Chinese immigrants, and I don't agree that most Chinese children have similar experiences. Yes, Chinese parents will often push their kids into d

I'm a child of Chinese immigrants, and I don't agree that most Chinese children have similar experiences. Yes, Chinese parents will often push their kids into doing things. I myself was pushed to learn an instrument, do after school work, etc. This often leads to conflict between parent and child, especially when the child is exposed to more western upbringings that doesn't force kids to do these things. One big difference is that Wil was robbed of his childhood and friends for acting, while a lot of the after school activities forced upon us were formative for childhood. Wil was actually working a real job, I just got piano lessons and had to practice almost every day. Another big difference is that Wil's parents mostly acted in their own self interest, whereas most parents bussing their kids to after school activities mostly do it for the kid (for college admissions usually). Obviously there is a wide spectrum, and there are exceptions (the original Tiger Mom probably crosses the line for example). However, I think saying in general that overzealous parents are the same as abusive parents downplays the abuse that Wil and others received.