For this post, I decided to interview my mom. If you know me personally, you know that I am a very big fan of my mother. And I don’t mean that to get on her good side, but I am actually very proud of my mom and I am very blessed to have her. My mom has helped me through some dark times even when she was battling her own battles. My mom has always been a fighter and she has accomplished so much in her life. This was our interview: Me: what was it like being a first generation child? Mom: it was difficult. One of the disadvantages of being a first generation child was being your parents translator. You know you would go everywhere with them, to their meetings or wherever they would need somebody there to help them understand. Yes it benefited me in the long run, because I had to become more responsible and independent, but it sucked as a kid. Me: what were some of the advantages, if there were any? Mom: luckily in my case, and I know not in every case, but my mom worked extremely hard to get us to where we were and she would always work and she encouraged us and really pushed of education. Me: And how did growing up the way you did affect how you raise your children? Mom: I put an emphasis on education. I sent both my kids to private school because I thought it was a better route at the time. And I really pushed for education, just like my mom. Plus, I’m a lot more lenient than my mom was with me. I still hold a lot of the same values but am just more open than she was. Me: Ok. Last question. How do you embrace your Mexican culture? Mom: I speak the language. I love the food. I love the party, like the music.
I believe it is safe to say that growing up as a first generation Latina woman had greatly affected my mom and the choices she has made in life. I love my momma and once again and am proud of the srong, independent woman she is.
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