Comments on: Outside Looking In: The Story of So Many Latinos in the U.S. http://spanglishbaby.com/2011/06/outside-looking-in-the-story-of-so-many-latinos-in-the-u-s/ Raising bilingual and bicultural kids Thu, 26 Jul 2018 07:12:43 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.5.2 By: Bicultural Identity: My Husband's Story of Life on 'La frontera' - Bicultural Familia http://spanglishbaby.com/2011/06/outside-looking-in-the-story-of-so-many-latinos-in-the-u-s/#comment-984252 Bicultural Identity: My Husband's Story of Life on 'La frontera' - Bicultural Familia Sat, 16 Aug 2014 21:53:32 +0000 http://www.spanglishbaby.com/?p=11564#comment-984252 [...] story was originally publish on Spanglish Baby, a bilingual parenting blog and language learning [...]

]]> By: Bicultural Living: My Husband's Story of Life on 'La frontera' | Bicultural Mom™ http://spanglishbaby.com/2011/06/outside-looking-in-the-story-of-so-many-latinos-in-the-u-s/#comment-47790 Bicultural Living: My Husband's Story of Life on 'La frontera' | Bicultural Mom™ Thu, 10 Nov 2011 01:14:22 +0000 http://www.spanglishbaby.com/?p=11564#comment-47790 [...] story was originally publish on Spanglish Baby, a bilingual parenting blog and language learning [...]

]]> By: Journey Toward Spanish Fluency | Bicultural Mom™ http://spanglishbaby.com/2011/06/outside-looking-in-the-story-of-so-many-latinos-in-the-u-s/#comment-28284 Journey Toward Spanish Fluency | Bicultural Mom™ Sat, 06 Aug 2011 03:48:46 +0000 http://www.spanglishbaby.com/?p=11564#comment-28284 [...] to do it right now, are either a strict lesson plan or a trip abroad.  My husband, who grew up in a home that forbade Spanish, is eager to go abroad and find the fluency that he’s been seeking all his life, not to [...]

]]> By: Chantilly Patiño http://spanglishbaby.com/2011/06/outside-looking-in-the-story-of-so-many-latinos-in-the-u-s/#comment-25496 Chantilly Patiño Wed, 22 Jun 2011 03:18:04 +0000 http://www.spanglishbaby.com/?p=11564#comment-25496 Thanks Ezzy. <3 It can be difficult to see it as an asset despite the criticism that it can cause, but I know my husband has always regretted the fact that he's never become fluent and I don't want my daughter to have those same regrets.

]]> By: Ezzy Guerrero-Languzzi http://spanglishbaby.com/2011/06/outside-looking-in-the-story-of-so-many-latinos-in-the-u-s/#comment-25378 Ezzy Guerrero-Languzzi Mon, 20 Jun 2011 11:53:54 +0000 http://www.spanglishbaby.com/?p=11564#comment-25378 Excellent post. You ask all the questions I ask myself daily. It’s not easy trying to raise a well-adjusted, bilingual child when we have so many external demands competing for your attention. I struggle with this and like you hope that through some trial and error, education, conversation and exposure, our son will embrace his multi-dimensional identity. See it as an asset, not a liability. Un abrazo, amiga.

]]> By: DeDE Plante http://spanglishbaby.com/2011/06/outside-looking-in-the-story-of-so-many-latinos-in-the-u-s/#comment-24683 DeDE Plante Fri, 10 Jun 2011 16:48:48 +0000 http://www.spanglishbaby.com/?p=11564#comment-24683 I so sympathize with your family’s story. I love hearing about your husband’s resolve. iViva México!

I have no official Hispanic ancestry but I was raised in Mexico in the early 80’s when I was 10-13 years old and my family moved there for business. I have always identified with the culture. I was called names like “dirty Mexican” but much worse when I returned home to the USA and yes, I look like the gringa, Scotch-Irish descent that I am, but the kids didn’t care. I was between two cultures and still almost feel guilty, or unworthy embracing my adopted Mexican roots. But I can’t help it! Mariachi is in my blood as is pollo pibil. Sadly my kids missed the heritage, but now that I am teaching Spanish again, we are sharing the rich culture at home. Our house is decked out for all in the neighborhood to celebrate during Día de los Muertos. And we too crank the mÚsica latina! My kids, I hope, will soon adopt the culture I so love so it begins to feel a part of them too. Thank you for sharing your ideas on ways to make this happen.
DeDe Plante

]]> By: Chantilly Patiño http://spanglishbaby.com/2011/06/outside-looking-in-the-story-of-so-many-latinos-in-the-u-s/#comment-24489 Chantilly Patiño Wed, 08 Jun 2011 00:04:54 +0000 http://www.spanglishbaby.com/?p=11564#comment-24489 Thank you. :)

]]> By: Eliana Tardio http://spanglishbaby.com/2011/06/outside-looking-in-the-story-of-so-many-latinos-in-the-u-s/#comment-24487 Eliana Tardio Tue, 07 Jun 2011 22:41:21 +0000 http://www.spanglishbaby.com/?p=11564#comment-24487 Very nice story :)

]]> By: Chantilly Patiño http://spanglishbaby.com/2011/06/outside-looking-in-the-story-of-so-many-latinos-in-the-u-s/#comment-24479 Chantilly Patiño Tue, 07 Jun 2011 21:10:22 +0000 http://www.spanglishbaby.com/?p=11564#comment-24479 Thank you Ana. <3 Really, I appreciate all the support from you and Roxana at SpanglishBaby. I am so glad to share my husband's story with your audience and so glad to be a part of the Latina blogosphere. Thank you for making me part of your familia.

I agree, my hubby is just as much American as any other and so proud of that part of his heritage. He loves rock music, lasagna, brats and burgers, and we celebrate all the American holidays, so it's not a matter of denying the American, but more preventing the silencing of his Latino heritage. It's a delicate balance, but having the support of those who love you goes a long way. Thank you so much for the kind words hermana. <3

]]> By: Chantilly Patiño http://spanglishbaby.com/2011/06/outside-looking-in-the-story-of-so-many-latinos-in-the-u-s/#comment-24478 Chantilly Patiño Tue, 07 Jun 2011 21:00:35 +0000 http://www.spanglishbaby.com/?p=11564#comment-24478 Beth, wow…thank you for sharing! My great grandparents on my father’s side were immigrants from Austria and this story was also their story. My grandfather was made to assimilate for fear that people would see them as Nazis…my father could only speak a few words as a result and I know very very little. I’ve always wanted to relearn our heritage, take German and visit Austria. Maybe someday I will. Thank you for sharing your story. There are still some places in the U.S. where it isn’t good to be German (or German speaking) so I hear ya! My husband underwent similar abuse from teachers, as did my father and grandfather. That’s one thing that I hope changes about people…I hope we will grow and learn that differences aren’t something to be feared. <3

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