Children of Immigrants and Culture
Growing Up in an Immigrant Family I can only speak from experience when I say growing up in the United States, I was constantly trying to find a middle ground between my own culture and western culture. If you didn't know, I am a Bangladeshi-American, so those are the two cultures I juggled growing up. I found that as a kid, my parents teaching me my language and constantly trying their best to involve me in Bangladeshi culture helped me learn more about myself and boosted my self-esteem. It is easy to feel left out and lost in the world when things outside your home are so different. Here are some things you can do to enrich your knowledge about your culture and learn more about your roots... 1. Try to Learn the Language Not everyone has the privilege of knowing our parents' native language, but it is never to late to learn. Nowadays their are various language learning apps that are fun and interactive. You can even find people to help you learn your language through...