Yeah, I think every kid in my situation, being part of a first generation immigrant family, feels that way. But it never bothered me not fitting in anywhere. The challenge was dealing with racism, both subconscious and malicious. It was one of the biggest reasons why I moved to California. I didn't want my kids to be subjected to what I faced and California having such a large Asian population afforded the possibility of escaping all that. I'm pleased to say that's largely been the case.jkbarnes wrote: ↑Tue Jun 01, 2021 11:08 pm On a more serious note, the son once commented that to his American friends, he’s English, but to his English cousins, he’s Americans. He’s complained of not fitting in anywhere. I’ve heard a similar thing from students who were born here while their parents are immigrants - feeling like an outsider in the States despite being born here and an outsider back in the home country for NOT being born there.
Sorry if I'm getting this thread sidetracked.