Growing Up With South Indian Parents

Actions speak louder than words.

My parents moved to America from the southern part of India over 30 years ago. My Sister and I were born in America in the Metro Detroit area.

Those are some important facts to keep in mind.

Because…

My parents grew up in a different culture and during much different times than my Sister and I did.

And that has been the cause of many arguments and misunderstandings between us American born kids and our immigrant parents.

The cultural differences are appalling. The kids usually have a very hard time understanding why their parents think and act so differently from them. The parents feel the same way about their kids.

Parents of course always want what is best for their kids, it is a big reason why they moved to America to start their family here and not in India.

Immigrant parents move to America in hopes of a better life for themselves and their families. They want their kids to grow up with everything that they themselves never had. Parents want their kids to end up becoming better human beings than them someday.

My own Father told me yesterday…

Unfortunately, the parents never expect all the distractions and freedoms that America has to offer. It is hard being a kid and growing up in this country. It is very easy to lose your way and lose your focus. It is even harder when your parents do not always understand what you are going through because a lot of times they did not go through the same things in South India when they were growing up.

It’s OK.

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