Don’t Be Too Much
- Dr. Lai
- Feb 11
- 1 min read
In Hong Kong, we all want our children to succeed. But when expectations go too far, the consequences show up quietly.
If you demand perfect grades…
Your child may learn to fear mistakes, not embrace learning.
If you fill every hour with tuition…
Your child may lose rest, joy, and the ability to breathe.
If you compare them to every cousin and classmate…
Your child may start believing they’re never enough.
High pressure doesn’t create stronger kids. It creates distance.
Don’t be too much.
Because “too much” doesn’t just stress your child — it hurts your relationship with them more than any low mark ever will.
Written By Dr Lai
