However, they often use guilt induction by urging their children to consider the negative impact of their low grades on other family members. Very often Asian-American students find it so difficult to please their parents that the psychological pressure results in terrible test anxiety. Their White classmates would think these Asian-Americans are paranoiac when they keep discussing with their White classmates about the test. The worst part of the guilt induction is that the complex interpersonal process transforms over a period of time into an intrapersonal process. Some Asian-American parents punish their children for culturally unacceptable behaviors.
Children have to face ridicule and rejection.
Forms of punishment include isolating the child from the family social life and verbal abuse. Some feel guilty because they couldn't meet their parents' expectation or because they believe their parents have given up on them. Many White teachers lack both contact with Asian-American minority groups and knowledge about Asian cultures. They interpret the behavior of Asian-American students through racial stereotypes. They assume that children from certain Asian-American groups will be top achievers.