Do they really think they are doing what's best for him. Not standing up for their own child, sure makes Yuyang feel as if he's being supported. Them not speaking out for when he got bullied and not accepting the way he dresses up sure is giving him a positive mind set while hes growing up. His parents are just being complete cowards
All you said is true, and my comment says nothing against that, either. However, my point stands. They still FEEL and THINK that they're doing what's best for him, because they're conditioned to behave and think a certain way from society and their own upbringing, just like I described.
Change is uncomfortable and confusing. It takes time to build up enough courage to start seeing things for what they are. Furthermore, love is never really unconditional. As far as they are concerned, their son isn't living up to their expectations. So, all that they can do is to alter those expectations, if they feel that their love is stronger than their ideals, and want to keep him in their lives (which hopefully they do).
But yes, it is frustrating to witness, especially considering how common this neglect is in reality.
Quite relatable. The thing is, the parents really do feel that they're doing what's best for him. It's a common thing when status is such a prevalent factor in society.
You're expected to be happy (at least outwards) in a heterosexual relationship, eventually create a family and have a stable income with a decent job.
But we all know there's so much more to life than this. So much more to what a human can be, do and FEEL.
Hopefully this served as a wake-up call, and the parents start to rethink what's really important.