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[quote=Anonymous]I'm South Asian, and I don't think that Asians support their kids to become doctors/engineers in order to support their parents in their old age!! That's ridiculous. They are just risk-averse, and want the best life for their kids. They know these professions are more guaranteed to give their children a comfortable life, so they encourage those fields. Its also a source of pride - in India, for example, the best students end up going for engineering or medicine. The more mediocre students go for 'commerce' (i.e. business) or some humanities subject. So parents here still have the mindset of what they consider are the best fields for 'smart kids'.

And they don't often realize the difference - that in the US you actually have way more opportunities in any field. In India, its very likely that a B.S. in Anthropology will give you zero job prospects. And if you're a woman, your best chance of not being destitute is to marry an engineer or doctor with that degree.  While here, you can work for a non-profit, or do teach for America for a few years and then go on to grad school/law school/what have you. You won't be destitute if you have a little ambition. [/quote]

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