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When immigrant success doesn't earn parental approval

I make more money than my father ever did but he still doesn't respect my choices because success in America doesn't translate to success in his value system.

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More people experience this than they realize.

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Value systems from different cultures can render achievements invisible or meaningless across generational lines.

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“Where Are You with Immigration & Cultural Transition?”

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