Through every generation, there is a constant underlying tension between mother and daughter. The pressure that a mother applies to her daughter is described. In one incident the mom forced her daughter to play the piano. The daughter didn't even like playing the piano. However, the mother forced her daughter to practice daily, and perform in talent shows. When the daughter would complain, the mom would reply by saying, don't be disobedient. It's sad when …showed first 75 words of 447 total…

…showed last 75 words of 447 total…dominating. The daughters had no control of their own life. They were told who to marry, what to eat, and how to live. Fortunately, each generation gains a better mother-daughter relationship. Nowadays, Chinese mothers give their daughters many freedoms. They don't place expectations. However there still exists tension in many relationships, however tension can be dealt with more easily than previous generations. All cultures need to work on accepting their children, to help avoid tension.