Our families are all different because we all come from different cultures. Why do you think that culture influences our family so much? When do you think this started happening?
When we talk about Mexican Culture are we talking about true Mexican Culture or just what we think of as Mexican Culture? I have been thinking a lot about how culture differs from one person to another because of their family and their traditions/ beliefs. I think that we spend too much time worrying about other people and do not spend enough time worrying about our own families.
We discussed in my class this week the idea about Coming to America. Now although I do not know much about this and have not been through this process personally, I could only imagine it being painful. We talked about how the expectations that people have coming to America, the cost, and the time it take to get here. I just want to know... Is it worth it? I have to believe it is only because people spend a lot of money, time away from their families, and make personal sacrifices to come here.
The main point about this journey that intrigues me is how the family functions once the family changes. Parents are no longer together, children are getting jobs, and the family relies on the extended family more. However, when they are all together again you can tell there are major changes happening. The parents are not united and the extended family now plays a bigger role and intend because they filled a void that the family had.
This process sounds painful because of the negative effect it has on the family... I just have to know is it worth it? How do you see your culture effecting your own family?
Be Kind to Others,
Gabby Smith
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