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HyeSook Chung is a mother of two and the Executive Director of DC Action for Children, a non-profit organization that aims to improve outcomes for children in Washington, D.C..
HyeSook Chung
HyeSook Chung is a mother of two and the Executive Director of DC Action for Children, a non-profit organization that aims to improve outcomes for children in Washington, D.C..
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May 29, 2013
Strict Asian-American parents have become known as 'Tiger' parents since the publication of Amy Chua's memoir, Battle Hymn of the Tiger Mother. She argued that her no-nonsense parenting style brought out the best in her children. But studies suggest otherwise. I’m what one would call a tiger baby: a product of traditional immigrant parents from South Korea. As typical of child rearing for immigrant parents – their currency was guilt and shame. I knew deep down that they wanted the best for me as every other parent does. Of course this is all too common among immigrant families. I know so many...
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July 7, 2011
Sixty-five percent of children in D.C. received health coverage under Medicaid in 2010. Now their health and safety is at risk as Congress and the White House take aim at this bedrock safety net program. Our nation's debt burden is heavy. But our conscience will be heavier if we allow politicians to wring millions of dollars out of Medicaid, the program serving the most vulnerable among us. Sadly, Medicaid has become an easy target because half of all recipients are children and children cannot vote. Make no mistake, we will all pay the price if we allow Congress to compromise the health of...
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