Welcome to this week's episode of Shameless Parenting with a very special guest, my sister Christine!

We’re unpacking a hot topic that hit close to home for us both — tiger parenting and its impact across cultural lines. Listen in as we explore a listener’s dilemma about balancing strict academic expectations with their child’s happiness, sparked by a decision to let their son quit piano lessons.

Christine and I also reminisce about our own childhood experiences with forced piano lessons, sharing the laughs and the scars. Plus, we celebrate my son’s full moon party, discussing how these traditions create lasting memories and foster cultural identity.

And since school holidays are just around the corner, we debate the best and worst ways to keep the kids occupied. Christine champions tennis camp despite my concerns about who's running them, and she vents about holiday activities that end before the workday does — a logistical nightmare for working parents! I'll share why cousin time is my holiday highlight, and we'll both groan over the outrageous costs of holiday fun.

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