<p>Unlike most Chinese parents, my parents are pretty much the opposite. </p>
<p>My mom did care about my grades a lot when I was in elementary school. Once I started middle school and I just did well, my mom started to just not care as much because she knew I’d always just do what I was suppose to do. </p>
<p>And my dad doesn’t really know much except the fact that I am graduating this year. </p>
<p>So, my point is, the whole Asian stereotype of strict parents may be true, but not for everyone.</p>
<p>My mom doesn’t expect me to go to the Ivies; she probably wouldn’t even care if I went to a community college-as long as that is what I want. Though, she did say it’s pointless to go to one if I spent my high school years stressing myself with so much.</p>
<p>I have some friends who have parents that know every single test they take and the day after they are asked for the grades they received. </p>
<p>I was sort of shock, I mean, if I had to deal with that, I just don’t think I could take it. </p>
<p>I’m pretty grateful that I have understanding and quite lenient parents :)</p>