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We are all American citizens, parents and kids. I like to send my kids to the Chinese School because it is good place for them to learn Chinese, and for us to keep contact with our Chinese friends. But, I have stopped that for 2 years already. The reason: Our Chinese school classes are all scheduled on Saturdays, the kid’s sport competitions are also scheduled on Saturdays. The kids do not want to miss those sport events.
I think that my kids do not care where they are parents come from. My Dad from 山东. I never was very proud or ashamed where we were from. I feel the same for my kids' thought about their 祖籍。My kids never complain about Chinese culture or traditions. Also they don’t have to follow it if they don’t like.
One time, I said to my D. "You cannot date now". She asked why. I partially kidding to her "As the rule in Chinese family, you cannot date until you get married." She said "While, I am going to stop that."