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In many Asian households, to not go on to higher education, thats like a big no-no. I know my parents discouragement was
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"In many Asian households, to not go on to higher education, that's like a big no-no. I know my parents' discouragement was for my own protection, and I'm really close to them now, but they didn't understand that there is value in this. That's because they didn't know"

- Sandra Oh

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This quote by Sandra Oh talks with the pressure that lots of Asian homes placed on their children to go after college. It is viewed as a need for success and also a means to make sure a safe and secure future. Nonetheless, this pressure can be frustrating and also can cause feelings of discouragement as well as insufficiency. Oh acknowledges that her moms and dads were just attempting to secure her, however they did not understand that there is value in seeking other paths. This quote highlights the relevance of understanding and valuing the choices of our children, also if they do not align with our very own expectations. It is important to recognize that there are lots of paths to success and that each person ought to be enabled to pursue the one that is ideal for them.

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Canada Flag This quote is written / told by Sandra Oh somewhere between June 20, 1971 and today. She was a famous Actress from Canada. The author also have 8 other quotes.

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