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Scenario

When your child rejects their heritage to fit in

My teenage daughter refuses to speak Spanish anymore because kids at school make fun of her accent and I do not know how to fight this battle for her.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

Adolescent assimilation pressures can force parents to choose between cultural preservation and their child's social acceptance.

Your guide for this
Juana
Juana works with people navigating exactly this kind of situation.
Ideas that help explain it
Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with Ethnic identity and heritage?”

Peri

Peri can explain why this happens, help you decide if this is the right situation for you, and point toward the right journey or coach.

If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.