Originally Posted by madeinuk
In my particular case it is nothing more than trying to do everything that I can to best ensure that my DD is set up for as much self actualisation and independence as possible.

I couldn't give a hoot what others think - this is not about a race - I do not need my DD to think that she is better than others at all.

I was asking from the asian immigration cultural perspective.

Although I will point out that interdependence is generally a better goal than independence, given that we remain both dependent and independent as we go through life.