Summary Of Two Kinds By Amy Tan

Amy Tan’s “Two Kinds” is a story that resonates heavily with me. It delves into the commonly hidden or taboo discord that happens between parents and children, specifically among mother and daughter. In this essay, I will explore this dynamic further because in my youth and into adulthood I have struggled with similar woes. As before stated, this isn’t a topic in which people are typically comfortable discussing, but I believe that there is healing in communication and these conversations are not only important, but pivotal to successful relationships even outside of parent/child.
Two kinds is about discord, distance and disagreement between mother and daughter, as well as pursuing the American dream, featuring an immigrant woman from China and her …show more content…
Being a mother to two young girls has made me realize that communication is the most important trait to perfect as a parent, and no two children are the same nor do they require the same “tactics” if you may. Your delivery can easily be the number one reason your message is not heard or the child is not receptive. Especially when the parent comes from a bad situation, the stresses of trying to ensure your children never endure what you have, and wanting that success for them more than anything else, you forget that they are ultimately children and they may not understand those struggles, let alone why you are pushing them so hard, because most of these lessons are learned with time and age. Consistent positive communication through the teenage years and into adulthood for the child to further explain your points and goals I feel is healthy and should be progressively positive because with age comes more understanding. And while there will be hard times, the ultimate outcome will be