First generation immigrant children and families are mostly living with experience of multiple worldviews. They are often taught about putting more efforts and hard work than their Western counterparts for their survival. They are taught about the value of social belonging and loyalty to similar social and cultural kinship-based community groups. This involves fostering connections, developing relationships, and cultivating a sense of belonging.
In today’s contemporary Western culture, young immigrants are encountered with moment-to moment changing e-culture and its boundless knowledge and technological innovation including platforms like Snapchat, Instagram, and Chat GPT. Amid this environment, they are entangled in the conflicting messes from their families and the external world.
At times, we guide children to embrace their cultural legacy passed down by parents, elders, and educators who have an interest in their well-being. This leads to a sense of connection and affiliation; otherwise, they may encounter detachment and disassociation.
These young individuals and families stand a better chance of thriving within the prevailing system if they consistently adjust to the changing context; identifying psychological pain, suffering and growth. Their strategies for growth could involve cultivating open up and willingness to understand thoughts, feeling and associated behaviours such as the art of meaningful conversations and associated behavioural change process.
Creating a secure and flourishing environment with psychological adaptability and empathy necessitates flexibility and compassion from children, youth, parents, as well as social or cultural groups. This involves incorporating elements such as variation, selection, retention, and contextual understanding regarding their capacity to adapt or face challenges of maladaptation.
I intend to explore the process of cultivating the ability for adaptable, empathetic, and collaborative parenting. Your input and inquiries would be greatly valued.
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