When immigrants of the first and second generation experience socialization in the United States, most of them undergo challenges when it comes to integrating their home-traditions with that of the mainstream culture. Amid the pressure to succeed in a land where there are many cultural conflicts between homeland practices and American customs, the assimilation process proves to be a problem for most contemporary immigrants. However, solutions to cope with cultural conflicts and the pressures of thriving in the United States have formed to make the assimilation process more manageable for today's generations of immigrants.
The first generation immigrants usually make the decision to leave their homeland and move to America in hopes that they can provide a better environment where their children and future generations can succeed; Enrique Castillo's father, for example, was one such case. .
Born in Jalisco, Mexico, Castillo's father dreamed of coming to Los Angeles to become an actor. "That," says his son, a writer, accomplished actor and member of the Latino Theater Lab, "is my genetic memory pushing me on." Castillo's dad found more accessible work instead as a field hand, and he insisted that his two sons join him so they would learn to appreciate the value of education. "He was a very disciplined individual," recalls Castillo, 43, of his late father. "He always wanted the best" (George 4). .
In many instances, the transition to the United States is made for the betterment of the future generations. Parents commonly want their children to grow up in an environment with opportunities. The decision to pick up and migrate from their homeland to America is usually a tough one because first generation immigrants do not always have the skills or credentials to obtain anything besides a rigorous, low-skilled job. .
In fact as a result of the lack of education and skill, first generation parents who usually move to this country in hopes to begin a life are found stuck in low-wage jobs that give them little hope for improving their lifestyles.
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