Cultural Differences Between Immigrant Parents And Children

When Eastern immigrant parents arrive in America, they don’t just bring their personal belongings with them; their ideologies, cultural practices and living styles are also carried over. Thus, it would be safe to assume that when these immigrants have children, they will most likely instill these beliefs and practices upon them. However, these children are not just the products of that single culture; America can be coined with a culture of its own, a culture that most often clashes with those of immigrants. Children are often caught up amidst these social, physical and mental differences that exist between American culture and their native cultures, which in turn affects their own ideologies and outlook on life.
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Through my research it seemed as if the struggles presented were unexpressed to the ‘other side’ (parents or children), which then causes familial conflict. However, if parents and children actually knew and were explained about the types of trouble each other was facing, they would be better informed and would also be able to make educated decisions as to how one should act accordingly. What’s more, the family dynamic would then become a learning experience for both parents and children, instead of an intrapersonal struggle kept to oneself. This would lead to a healthier family unit, and give children a support system to rely on which would decrease the occurrence of bad…show more content…
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