Cultural Assimilation

I am intrigued with the idea of reframing a Mexican-American teen’s rebellion as “confusion of whether she is growing up”. The text discusses how rates of cultural assimilation differ and offers a way to unite the family suffering from differences in needs and understanding of one another. Having a quincinera is an astute idea to celebrate a young female’s progression into adulthood as this will reduce stress on the parental side as well as give the adolescent a sense of pride and belonging in an adaptive way. This idea also encompasses the familismo concept that is inherent to the Hispanic culture. By having the celebration, the teenage girl might feel the sense of belonging she’s been looking for at a structured family event, versus a