The damage American schools may cause to Armenian children
Monday, November 30, -1What is the reason that many Armenian parents prefer that their children attend American schools? One of the reasons they bring up is the desire to raise their children as a competent member of the American society.
But is this worth the loss we might have as a result?
Armenian upbringing, schooling, literature and history is completely different from the rest of the world and for our children to attend American schools means they will never get hold of it or have any idea what Armenian nation is representing.
As a result of attending American schools Armenian children not only lose the chance to learn their language and history, but also appear to be in completely different surrounding with more freedom than it is actually necessary for the children of that age. As a result of that free atmosphere, Armenian kids start acting differently, doing whatever they want to, and sometimes even going with the wrong path in life. It is preferable to take our children to Armenian schools.
There are Armenian schools in Glendale, Hollywood, Pasadena, etc. which means our children have the opportunity to speak their native language, to know their native history and literature. Let’s not take that right from them. They live in America; they will speak the language and know American history and literature naturally. But we must make an effort in helping our kids grow up being aware of their history and culture.
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