She explains what American parents, or "western parents" lack when it comes to proper parenting. ... Chinese parents believe they know what is best for their children, neglecting any hopes and dreams the child has in mind. ... There is a reason Asian-American women between ages 15 and 24 have such high suicide rates"(Brooks 269). ... Growing up as a kid, my best friend Katherine was an Asian-American girl. ...

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