Education Decisions and Cultural Reflections

The speaker shares their reflections on the choices made regarding their children's education, having moved from China to the United States. They initially believed that American tertiary education would offer superior opportunities, prompting their decision to leave China's exam-focused system, particularly the Gao Kao. The comparison highlights how different educational systems shape children, with the speaker's daughter maintaining her Chinese literacy and learning Japanese, while her brother struggled to retain his skills in Mandarin. Despite some regrets about their choice, the speaker feels satisfied with their children's growth as well-adjusted individuals ready for a promising future.