Category Archives: Family

The 8Asians Writers Talk About: My Name

Posted on May 17, 2010 by Moye

Growing up, there were times when I absolutely hated my name, and other moments I thanked my parents for bestowing a one-of-a-kind handle on my head. Today, I feel somewhere in the middle: ordering a drink at Starbucks still gives … Continue reading →

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Remembering April 30th: The Fall of Saigon

Posted on April 30, 2010 by Steve Nguyen

Thirty-five years ago to this today marked the end of the Vietnam war, which resulted in hundreds of thousands of Vietnamese and American casualties and the insurrection of Communism in South Vietnam. During this chaotic war-torn period,  several families were … Continue reading →

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Asian Youth Sports Mania

Posted on April 14, 2010 by Jeff

Bob Cook, who writes the youth sports blog “Your Kid’s Not Going Pro” (a personal favorite), sent us some links about youth sports mania in Asia.  This article from Joong Ang Daily talks about “Kim Yu-na kids, ” whose parents’ … Continue reading →

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Asian Responsibility: Giving Back To Your Parents

Posted on April 9, 2010 by Tim

The practice of giving your parents money is probably much more common in Asian-American immigrant families than in any other sub-culture. As an Asian-American son of immigrants I felt the pressure of having to give back to my parents my … Continue reading →

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Asian Boy is not a Single Lady

Posted on April 5, 2010 by jozjozjoz

I know this has already made the internet rounds– not to mention mainstream media (CBS Early Show)– last week. But I can’t help posting it because little Losiah’s reaction in this video is pretty much how I feel every Monday … Continue reading →

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A Census 2010 Inspired Question: Are Filipinos Hispanic?

Posted on April 4, 2010 by Jeff

When I was filling out the census form for my household, I came across question 8 (see picture), and I wasn’t quite sure how to answer.  For myself, I answered no.  For The Wife, the Brother-in-Law, and my kids, it … Continue reading →

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Silence Equals Death

Posted on March 31, 2010 by Guest Writer

By Ken As APIs, there are many of us who have been raised in families who would rather die than let family secrets out into the open. Invariably, extended family members somehow find out. The omnipresent veil of secrecy incites … Continue reading →

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Asian-Americans Lead Shift to Multi-Generational Households

Posted on March 27, 2010 by Jeff

“You’ll me miss when I am gone!” shouted The Daughter at her brothers.   “No we won’t!” they replied in chorus.    The Daughter, currently a junior in high school, was looking ahead at moving away to go to college.   This … Continue reading →

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Wanted: Asian Americans 18-25 for a Research Project

Posted on March 18, 2010 by Guest Writer

From an 8Asians reader: We are inviting you to participate in a research project to examine cultural experiences and parent-child relationships among Asian Americans. We hope that the findings from this project will help us identify how to strengthen Asian … Continue reading →

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Belldandy, Genghis, and other Fabulous Filipino First Names

Posted on March 18, 2010 by Jeff

We received a link from a reader who thought that Ernie was kidding in this conversation with Rosemary about Filipino names but realized he wasn’t when she saw this link featuring a Filipina girl named Belldandy whose parents dress her … Continue reading →

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In Vitro Fertilization Less Successful for Asian Americans

Posted on March 17, 2010 by Ernie

A study by Stanford University shows that in vitro fertilization are less successful for Asian American women than white women; while Asian-American women responded to medications used to stimulate the ovaries to produce eggs at the same rates as their … Continue reading →

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Are Asian Americans the Fittest Kids in California?

Posted on March 14, 2010 by Jeff

Are Asian-American kids the most fit in California?  They are if you exclude Filipinos and Pacific Islanders.  According to Kidsdata.org, the percentage of Asian-American 7th and 9th graders in 2008 who meet all fitness standards is greater than any other … Continue reading →

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