As Amy Tan looks deep into the relationships between first and second generation mothers and daughters, we begin to realize as the reader that in these Chinese families are very complicated and there is so much to understand within each one. The basis of all communication within the stories are told from mother to daughter, from one generation to the next. The stories are intended to instill fear, happiness, a sense of who one is, …showed first 75 words of 731 total…

…showed last 75 words of 731 total…children with their old customs and traditions. Over time we see a constant struggle between child and parent in every culture but in the Chinese culture the morals and traditions seem to be a little stronger and run a little deeper. In conclusion one cannot determine what exactly is beneficial or destructive but rather view it as a trying experience and hopefully take something positive and move on with your life in a positive manner.