Ever wondered why Asian parents don’t say “I Love You”? Instead, they ask “Have you eaten?”.
“I Love You / Have You Eaten?” shows how love is expressed differently in Asian families
through acts of service and a whole lot of food.
Author / Artist : Yix Quek Yixian
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"Ever wondered why Asian parents hardly say “I Love You.”?
Instead, they ask “Have you eaten?”.
There might not be big hugs or open praises.
However, Pa tirelessly provides while Mum always saves you the drumstick.
I Love You / Have You Eaten? shows how love is expressed differently in Asian families through acts of service and a whole lot of food."
- Yix Quek Yixian
ACTIVITIES TIME Do you tell your Daddy and Mommy that you LOVE them? How else do you show it? By making breakfast for them? Helping to wash the dishes? Or hugging them? Make a 8-page mini book and fill it up with drawings of what you do to show your LOVE for your Daddy and Mommy!
Follow the instructions in this simple video to make your 8-page mini book