My teenage son refuses to speak our native language at home anymore and gets angry when I try to teach him about our traditions and I feel like I am losing him to this country.
More people experience this than they realize.
The parent grieves the gradual severing of cultural transmission while the child seeks belonging through assimilation.
“Where Are You with Belonging for immigrants and refugees?”
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.