Spelling bee was just an example of what people achieve with persistent effort. I understand the use of the said skill is debatable. The key is that most asian

Spelling bee was just an example of what people achieve with persistent effort. I understand the use of the said skill is debatable. The key is that most asian families enforce rules on kids and the kids do well in their life. Asian families set higher expectations and do not pander to their kid's childish desire to play minecraft or chop wood. http://www.washingtonpost.com/news/morning-mix/wp/2014/04/08/forget-tiger-moms-asian-american-students-succeed-because-its-expected-say-scholars/ http://www.washingtonpost.com/news/morning-mix/wp/2014/04/08...