Overbearing Parents

[prismiko]

I agree with some of Wawa's and others' suggestions but would also add this: if you can, find some alums from your team who are Asian/Chinese and can speak to your parents at some team get-together. Or even better, find their parents. Sometimes the best way is find good examples of successful alums to show your parents how robotics can be beneficial.

If not, are there any other kids on your team with more supportive parents who can "compare notes" with your parents?

I am a 2nd generation Chinese parent and mentor and I worry too about the school/robotics life balance for my son and the other kids on the team. I think it's most important to show that robotics can help you reach the same goals that they want for you but following an alternate route and ultimately, don't they want you to be happy?

Good Luck!