Every culture around the world has its own unique and preferred ways of parenting – some strict and some not. The pressures placed on children’s shoulders can be overwhelming and challenging leaving many children heartbroken or upset if they cannot please their parents. “Two Kinds” written by Amy Tan delves into this situation, and is an emotional story about the challenging and bittersweet relationship of a traditional Chinese mother and her daughter, Ni Kan. The typical family arguments and struggles many children face trying to always please their parents makes this story relatable for many, including myself. The title Two Kinds comes into play as Ni Kan is making a tough identity decision between the two kinds of daughters she can be. This