Friday, September 27, 2002

Asian parents suck sometimes

So yesterday I had a big argument with my father. Everything was fine until he started ranting about my study habits not long after dinner. Finishing my homework quickly is apparently a bad idea because Dad will think I have too much free time. It didn't help that he was stressed after coming back from a long business trip.

He completely lost it when I called him an idiot for not understanding that I've already finished my assignments. It was the straw that broke the camel's back — and things went downhill from there. Our neighbors could probably hear the yelling and insults. I'm glad nobody called the cops.

In all fairness, this was partially my fault because we should be respectful to our parents. But given the circumstances, maybe "idiot" wasn't entirely inaccurate. Asian parents can be assholes sometimes. I'll probably regret posting this because this is a rather personal matter. Just wanted to get it off my chest and tell someone.

Friday update: Some more thoughts now that things have calmed down. Despite his short temper, my father is very kind and wise as long as you don't get on his bad side. I hope people don't think he's a terrible person due to last night's events. Being a CEO can be stressful at times!

Currently reading: Their Eyes Were Watching God by Zora Neale Hurston