For sure. On his own without any modelling from his dad

cryotosensei

> It’s amazing that he kept his heart open throughout his life’s trials

I actually think it's even more impressive than that. He had to grow as a person and overcome the hard personality and beliefs that developed during his childhood.

Undisciplined

Describe your father 

I would say we share a facility for languages but he is superior in Mandarin ofc since he was Chinese-educated.

Perhaps your dad’s difficult childhood buttressed him against the pressures of the education system and helped him focus on helping his kids. It’s amazing that he kept his heart open throughout his life’s trials