"Chinese aim for the Ivy League" (International Herald Tribune)

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<p>I get that all the time! “DO YOU WANT TO WORK AT MCDONALDS FOR THE REST OF YOUR LIFE?!” Yes, mom, because sleeping an extra hour over the weekend will destroy the possibility of my attending any college/university.
To be honest, my parents are quite liberal about my life. Sure, they make it absolutely impossible for me to sneak out or something, but they have openly admitted that they wouldn’t mind if I went to a state college. As long as I’m happy with such decisions myself, I’m free to do whatever I want.
Asian moms and dads aren’t always bad. (:</p>