Those of you who emigrated to new countries: does it drive you crazy that your children are culturally closer to the new country?

In America we talk about becoming Americanized or assimilated. Usually by the third generation it is hard to tell what national background a person came from. Even the first generation born here, raised in American schools, is very American regarding how they think and see the world.

My husband, who first came to America in high school, has been accused of being very gringo by his family. Not said in a positive way.

I think it is very difficult for parents when their children grow up differently with unfamilar values.

I tend to think socio-economics have a big influence, this is my hypothesis anyway, but not sure. I think if the children go onto have higher educations than their parents and more financial prosperity that maybe that is the bigger divide in how they see life and the world than being raised in and living in a different country.

Tell us your stories and experience on the topic. The question is not meant for new Americans only, it for any move to any new country. If you are the child of immigrants feel free to answer with your experience also.