ASA 3 Chapter Notes - Chapter 19: Remote Control
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Asa 3: chapter 19: parachute kids and their families. Parachute kids: minors from asian countries (taiwan, hk, south korea) who immigrate to the us alone. Parents choose to stay in country of origin mainly bc of financial needs or strong ties with the country. Astronaut family: one parent immigrants with the child (satallite kid) while the other parent stays in country of origin. As it is believed to be the key for social mobility, success, and distinction (kim, 1998, zhou, 1998) Concern about taiwan and hk"s relationship with china pushed many wealthy families to immigrate. Sending kids to study abroad indicates wealth. Experiences of parachute kids in the united states. Four types of living arrangements for taiwanese parachute kids (lin 1998. Living by themselves or with siblings in a house or apartment. Living with legal guardians (relatives or parents" friends) Living with other students in a boarding school or privately run boarding home.
