ok. i'm in seventh grade and my cuzin from korea just came to Cali. she's going to school w/ me, but doesnt know any english. I take all accelerated classes and I dont think I can keep up with having to deal w/ her, school, and my personal life. What can I do???
2006-09-26 17:55:46 · 8 answers · asked by AzN_aNgL 2 in Family & Relationships ➔ Family
check with your local high school to see if they have any students who can tutor in English. I know in THIS part of California, (by the way IF you are in "accelerated" classes they're not doing you any good, it's COUSIN and Korea is spelled with an UPPER case K), anyway those who are excelling in English tutor not only Korean students, but Viet Namese, Arabic, Iranian, Iraqi, Mexican students in English, the cost is low much like what is charged for babysitting, not only does the new student learn English but they make new friends as well. Oh and you might want to lighten up about your cousin, she left HER home and is a total stranger here, just think how out of place YOU would feel if you were in another country being a burden on someone because YOU didn't know the language...
2006-09-26 18:30:27 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sometimes we must do those things we would rather not do in order to help someone else, especially when it happens to be a family remember. Make a real effort to work with your cousin, even with all your other responsibilities, and you will be doing the right thing. I'm sure you are stronger than you think, but you haven't been challenged in this way before. Put your own preferences on hold for awhile and trust that God will give you and your cousin the help you need so that both of you will find something really worthwhile in your relationship. Plant seeds of love and expect a bountiful harvest.
2006-09-26 18:35:01 · answer #2 · answered by Bethany 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Gee, aren't you a nice cousin? Have you ever stopped to consider that this girl is scared to death? She is coming to a new country, has to go to a new school and she doesn't know any English. How would you feel if you were suddenly sent to school in Korea?
Take some time from your busy schedule to help her meet people and fit in. She won't be in your classes but you can at least be a friend to her.
2006-09-26 18:07:51 · answer #3 · answered by notyou311 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
First, advise and encourage her to learn how to speak in english so that it wouldn't be so hard for her to deal with other people. This way, she wouldn't be so dependent with your company all the time.Treat her nicely because she really needs some support since she's from korea and might be shocked with your culture. Introduce her to your friends so that they too can help her adapt to a new environment like yours.
2006-09-26 18:06:19 · answer #4 · answered by Monzi 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ask yourself what she would do if the situation were reversed. I'm guessing she realizes the strain it puts you under and will be gratefull for/and feel indebted to you for life. If she is normal Asian then she was raised with a different set of values than we Americans. I'm sure she was raised with a very great sense of responsibility and would consider it her duty to help you, and, probably, would not understand your not wanting to help her. Find the time-it will be worth it.
2006-09-26 18:10:31 · answer #5 · answered by dulcrayon 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If things were the other way around, how would you want your cousin to handle it. You could help her learn the ropes, she is definately young enough to learn English, she will be going to school. You don't have to be her mother, but you could be her friend.
2006-09-26 18:11:26 · answer #6 · answered by kayboff 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
ok, think about this ... you just arrived in korear, you just started school with your cousin, can you imagine how it would feel for your cousin if the shoe was on the other foot? have you ever heard the saying "Do unto others as you would want other to unto you" in other words , people treat you the way you treat them. hope it helps. and besides lots and lots of social life yet to come!!!! trust me, i know.
2006-09-26 18:10:10 · answer #7 · answered by bran_n_boop 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think "notyou311" say's it best.
2006-09-26 18:42:23 · answer #8 · answered by CubbysMom 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋