Cultural Differences Between Igbo And American Culture

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Growing up a Nigerian teenager can at times be a struggle. Differences between the Igbo and American culture can pose problems between Igbo parents and their children. It would be great for Igbo parents to embrace the difference between Igbo and American culture, as well as grant freedom and expression to the children that they raise. Being raised in America is difficult because there isn't much common ground between the way African children are raised versus how American children are raised. We struggle with meeting high expectations set by our parents. For example, Igbo parents academically challenge their children to receive straight A’s. Anything lower than an A is unsatisfactory to them. However, in an American home children are praised

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