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When your child wants to escape their heritage

My teenage son told me he hates being Mexican because kids at school make fun of his lunch and I don't know whether to teach him pride or help him fit in.

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More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

The heartbreak of watching your child reject parts of themselves to avoid the pain of discrimination.

Ideas that help explain it
Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with Identity and community — who we are in belonging?”

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