This girl usually does not express her emotions, but I guess this time it was too much for her to keep it in. It turns out that her parents wanted her to go home and start on her essays for college applications. I understand exactly how she feels, because I go through it all the time, too. Both of our parents are Chinese. Most Asian parents grew up in foreign countries and suffered through strict education and discipline.
Summer is supposed to be fun and relaxing.
But every morning at eight, my mom comes into my room and yell at me to get up and do my homework and study for SAT's. Now that helps, having someone to remind you what you still need to get done. There is always endless nagging and studying to do. I hate disappointing my parents when I bring home a report card with B's on it. I hate how they threaten to make me quit my extracurricular activities if I don't study more.