How can I convince my mom to tell me more? Both of my parents are not American.
2006-11-22 01:59:38 · 10 answers · asked by Jem G 1 in Family & Relationships ➔ Family
It sounds like there is a bit of history there that your parents prefer to leave behind and your asking them to fill you in possibly makes them relive things they'd rather not bring back.
If you know what your ancestory is then simply search the net...you might however want to let your parents know that this is what you intend to do...if they have specific reasons for not sharing your heritage with you it's either cause they aren't proud of it or they are bothered by it for some reason.
Everyone should know who they are but in some cases that isn't possible...investigate what you can on your own but don't let it control or obsess you and certainly, don't allow yourself to attack or change your love for your parents all based on ancestory and what you might possibly learn about it.
Good luck
2006-11-22 02:07:23 · answer #1 · answered by dustiiart 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Tell them that you are proud to be an American, but you just want to know where they came from. You want to be proud of your heritage as well. If that does not work, try other relatives or just keep on asking.
2006-11-22 02:02:42 · answer #2 · answered by Cherry 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just tell them you are proud to be American but you are also proud of your parents heritage and you would like to know more about it.
2006-11-22 02:01:55 · answer #3 · answered by Rachel Bitchface 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The two are not incompatible. Ask your mom why she is reluctant to tell you anything. Is she ashamed of her background? Or is she worried you will not succeed if you remember your ancestral identity? Find out what the block is with her and tell her how important it is for you to know where you come from. Remind her that we are all immigrants in America and the best way for you to be able to go forward into your future is to know about your past.
2006-11-22 02:03:37 · answer #4 · answered by braennvin2 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
first of all you have to know that America is a continent not a country, the name of the country is Unides States OF America so everyone born in the CONTINENT of America is an amercan
and second of all i really would not be proud of beeing born in USA everyone hates them cuz most of them are ignorants and they dont know anything not even about there own country even less about the rest of the wolrd
2006-11-22 02:06:17 · answer #5 · answered by sofitaps 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i imagine that everybody has a perfect to understand their heritage. at the starting up ,Creole is a language and by no ability a race. i comprehend that you've stated that. ok, I to am " mixed" even as human beings question me whats my race, I snort and say i'm a "mixed" nut. (LOL). i'm Irish, Italian, Indian and black. If i might want to take that to the monetary company i'd be a millionaire..... : )
2016-11-29 09:04:47 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
you can find out about your heritage what is to stop you? You can do your own research.
2006-11-22 02:03:04 · answer #7 · answered by â?¥ Pawya! 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
be proud to be American! i came from korea and i feel blessed to be here!
2006-11-22 02:18:25 · answer #8 · answered by Marie L 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
look up your family tree on the internet and go from there
2006-11-22 02:01:59 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
what is so good about america anyway
2006-11-22 02:16:07 · answer #10 · answered by esz 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋