I have friends (Asian) that wont put their kids on some of the mostly asian schools in the Bay Area, even though they are top schools, as the competition is too

I have friends (Asian) that wont put their kids on some of the mostly asian schools in the Bay Area, even though they are top schools, as the competition is too much and they don't want to raise unhappy kids. Basically, over-emphasis at academics at any costs in the first/second gen asians (either Chinese or Korean), raises unhappy kids (this was by two of my asian friends). My guess, rich white parents might view it the same, and they want to have a more free form/wholesome type of environment for their kids. Take it as you will... (Ps. I am not american and I don't have kids, so I don't have a horse in this race, pun intended)