My teenage son refuses to speak our language at home anymore and says our traditions are embarrassing when his friends come over and I feel like I am losing him to a world that does not value where we come from.
More people experience this than they realize.
A parent watches their child choose belonging in the dominant culture over connection to ancestral roots, creating a painful divide in the family.
“Where Are You with Assimilation vs. cultural preservation?”
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.