I’m American. Grandparents spoke mostly Italian. My parents did too but not in the house because we were in America now and English was the language.
Educators now know that leaning two languages is easy for a child and doesn’t affect the learning of the other.
It would have been nice to speak Italian but not the end of the world. As long as mom still makes home made ravioli, cavatelli, and Sicilian pizza. Alas, she will soon be too old to. :(
Everyone from Cuba and Mexico and Guatemala etc. that are here legally are Americans now. Cut the crap!!!
Cruz answered great. He added that he fondly embraces some of the cuban traditions but he is American.
You are blessed to still have her... Thanks so much for sharing.