While Yeh is proud of her Chinese and Jewish roots as an adult, she recalled that her parents did not actively introduce her to food, music, and other aspects of their respective cultures.
Both of my parents had a very hands-off approach in introducing me to things like food and music and their respective cultures. They were always super chill, as long as I did my homework.
Still, their hands-off parenting style did not mean that they weren't supportive of their daughter.
In fact, the doting parents saw that she had all of their support when she wanted to try out new things or hobbies.
Then again, even when she did not follow the rule book, so to speak, they were okay with it.
"When I was a picky eater, didn't want to practice my music, and kicked and screamed on the way to Sunday school, that was all generally OK too," she explained, "because I think my parents realized that eventually I'd come around."
