Cyberknight
29 Oct 2007
USA, Canada / Rejecting Polish Heritage - my parents wanted to be completely American [2]
Howdy all, there is something I have been wondering about for some time. My family sadly does not speak any Polish, beyond the few words for relatives and a few swear words. When I asked my father why he never learned to speak Polish and didn't pass any of that on, his response was that "his generation wanted to get away from thier heritage, wanted to be completely American."
He now admits that it was a mistake, but it is a bit to late to change things. Has anyone else seen that in their families, or friends?
Cheers!
Kirk
Howdy all, there is something I have been wondering about for some time. My family sadly does not speak any Polish, beyond the few words for relatives and a few swear words. When I asked my father why he never learned to speak Polish and didn't pass any of that on, his response was that "his generation wanted to get away from thier heritage, wanted to be completely American."
He now admits that it was a mistake, but it is a bit to late to change things. Has anyone else seen that in their families, or friends?
Cheers!
Kirk