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November 8, 2014
Asian Grading Scale
Posted by gerardvanderleun at November 8, 2014 2:57 PM. This is an entry on the sideblog of American Digest: Check it out.
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That kind of stuff is not what motivates them. What motivates them is taking time to whet and facilite their intellectual curiosity when they are wee ones, and continuing in this vein until they leave home. We raised six of them, and their report cards and success in life (so far) validated this approach.
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at November 9, 2014 7:30 AM
There is such a thing as going too far the other direction from sloth, though.
Posted by: Christopher Taylor at November 9, 2014 7:47 AM
Ever heard anyone complain that someone was too good?
Posted by: ghostsniper at November 9, 2014 9:49 AM
BillH: you are partly correct, in that East Asian culture respects and honors learning. But it is also true that these parents do indeed pressure their children to study hard.
Posted by: pst314 at November 9, 2014 9:58 AM
"Ever heard anyone complain that someone was too good?"
Yes. "He's acting white."
Posted by: pst314 at November 9, 2014 9:59 AM