If a child has parents of different cultural backgrounds, is the child closer in mentality to the mother?

Question

FOr example, Frederic Chopin, the classical pianist, had a Polish mother and French father. His sentiments and his musical style were much more "Polish" in flavor than French. He composed Mazurkas, Polonaises, and waltzes much more than anything else. Did this have to do with his mother's influence? I think Jewish people say 'if your mother is Jewish, you're Jewish too', regardless of the father.

Answer 1

i think it would be predominantly what culture you grew up in regardless of what your parents are... although yes, i agree that you are more likely to adopt your mothers customs then your fathers

Answer 2

I don't believe that is always the case.

I think it depends on the country/culture in which a person is raised and how strongly a parent feels about raising their child in the traditional ways of their culture.

I had two good friends in high school who both had Korean mothers and American fathers (both military families) Both of my friends were very much "American."

Answer 3

Their mentality wil be of the one who take care and nurture them...even if it's the maid!

Answer 4

depends on what culcure you grew up in . in my opion?