My parents were kind of over protective people. Me and my sister had to play in the backyard all the time. They bought us bikes for Christmas but wouldn't let us ride in the street, we had to ride in the backyard. Another Christmas, my dad got me a basketball hoop and put it in the middle of the lawn! You can't dribble on grass.
For years now, Chinese parents and teachers have lamented what's known as the 'xiao huangdi' - or little emperor - phenomenon, a generation of pampered and entitled children who believe they sit at the center of the social universe because that's exactly how they've been treated.
Parents shouldn't assume children are made out of sugar candy and will break and collapse instantly. Kids don't. We do.
As a child, I was afraid of everything. My parents were shy, the kind of people for whom it is an ordeal to go and buy some bread or whatever.
My parents were just really weird and protective about the music I listened to. Whenever I wanted to buy an album, they would have to buy it first and listen to it and let me know if I could have it.
I feel like I've lived quite a sheltered life, like my mom and dad were quite protective of me.
I am an only child, and I guess was spoiled by my parents.
Some parents let their kids sleep at other people's houses, where they drink alcohol, watch TV for hours and God knows what else. But if you say you have to get all A's and practice the violin for two hours, then they consider that abusive. That upsets me.
My family is crazy about watching what - everything I do.
My parents were very protective. I couldn't even cross the street without them getting all excited, and placing bets.
I think when you are an only child, parents are more protective and fearful because they've only got one of you. I was not allowed to do a lot of things that, if I'd been, say, number three, I would have.
I was very sheltered, very bookish and, basically, skittish about life. My parents were both older when I came along and they didn't do things like take vacations.
My mom cares that I tweeted a picture of my breakfast. She's knows I'm eating and I'm safe.
My parents are very cool and wildly supportive - maybe almost too much. I want to tell them to chill out.
I was a theatrical kid, but my parents were overprotective. When I expressed interest in show business, they shut it down.
Mom and Dad were great, but being asked where I was going every time I left the house - or where I'd been every time I returned - got old quickly.
