What does it feel like, being connected to 2 nations and unsure of which one to be more involved with? As a second-generation Taiwanese immigrant, I grew up in America so I understand it more but I also know Taiwanese ways from my parents. Which aspects from each country should I implement into my daily routines more?
“Rules of The Game“, by Amy Tan, is about a girl named Waverly who grew up in a San Francisco Chinatown. She’s a second-generation Chinese immigrant so she learned many Chinese things from her mother while in America. Even when she was in her chess tournaments, her mother kept on reminding her of Chinese idioms. Knowing your home country is important but how much do you need to know since you’re living in another country?
I believe that doing day to day actions in the way of your home country is normal as your daily habits are mirroring the ones of your parents. However, when doing things at school or other extracurricular activities, you should learn more in the way of the country you’re living in. Academics are different from each other depending on the place and it might be harmful if you learn in the way of another country. Overall, learning 75% of your current country and 25% of your home country would probably be the best as knowing more of your present situation is more important but remembering the traditions and the ways of your family’s home country is also good for you.