While trying to give them an academic advantage, these parents are really stunting their personal and social development.
This rings true in my experience. I don't think my parents understood the difference between substantive (and personal) success and societal success. Actually, for me the pervasive and insistent message was that my passions do not matter and are probably wrong and bad.
Their narrow-minded formula for success (great grades, ivy league, medical school, high paying job) may work for some, but it alienates those who might find success elsewhere.
I was one of these kids. At middle age I am still dealing with the emotional scars and just starting to find my true place in the world.
This rings true in my experience. I don't think my parents understood the difference between substantive (and personal) success and societal success. Actually, for me the pervasive and insistent message was that my passions do not matter and are probably wrong and bad.
Their narrow-minded formula for success (great grades, ivy league, medical school, high paying job) may work for some, but it alienates those who might find success elsewhere.
I was one of these kids. At middle age I am still dealing with the emotional scars and just starting to find my true place in the world.