(super belated comment!) lol this is such an Asian parent issue... It's not a language-barrier thing, it's a cultural difference thing! :) For Asian (or at least Chinese?) parents, criticism = wanting to help us improve = caring about us. My mom tells me I'm fat (I'm not) and short (I'm taller than her) so... lol I don't know. I've learned to just take it in stride by now I guess. :/ Don't let it get to you if you can, and just focus on getting your work done! <3