<p>They should definitely expand this “study” to first gen. students of all races.</p>
<p>I say this because, as a first gen. African-American, I know that African parents also put enormous pressure on their children. You’re also told repeatedly that the only way to make it in life is to pursue a career is medicine or engineering. If your parents are on the more “lenient” side (like mine), then you’ll be allowed to entertain the thought of studying law.</p>
<p>It can be tough, especially at this age. My parents and I argued for years, but lately they’ve really loosened up. But unfortunately not everyone has that luck; we know of a young man who recently committed suicide, due to the pressure he felt from his family. :[ It’s very sad.</p>