Cultural Gap

There are some people who immigrated out of their country when they're so young that they don't remember. Then there are those who left their country when they're well into their 20s and 30s. There are struggles in either case. For those who came early, they will identify with their immigrated country. Parents worry and are often disappointed with their children's lack of native culture. But for those who came when they're in their mid 20s or older, they will never be able to truly assimilate into the new culture.

However, perhaps the group who suffers the most is the people who immigrated when they are in grade school - they're old enough to remember their native culture and are able to easily adapt into a new culture. They're the ones who are stuck between, wondering who they really are. Such is the long, long journey of self identification that I will always struggle with.

'Til Next Time

TM