Research conducted by Ruth Chao (2001, 2005) suggests that:

Research conducted by Ruth Chao (2001, 2005) suggests that:a.the high control of "authoritarian" Asian parents is best conceptualized as "training" and is distinct from the domineering control that is generally associated with the authoritarian style of parenting. b. "authoritarian" parenting is "authoritarian" parenting, whether the parent is Asian American, African American, or European American. c. contrary to stereotypes, Asian parents are indulgent and permissive. d. consistent with stereotypes, Asian parents are domineering, controlling, and have rigid/unrealistic expectations for academic achievement in their children.