My mom was born here and so was I so I’m a Native American!
My nephews and nieces don’t speak Italian, won’t carry on our traditions once we’re gone, and the vowel at the end of their name will be the only reminder of where they came from.
And that’s OK. That’s how a 3rd generation should be.
My generation (48) is the last of the Italian speaking, custom keeping, Columbus parade going, REAL italian food eating people from the boot.
And that’s just fine by me.
If you're moral, law-abiding, vote, support the 2nd Amendment and your local church, pay your taxes, and feed and house yourself and your family, that's OK for me, too. You've been acculturated and assimilated into a viable society.
For the English, Scotch, Swedes, Germans, and Polish--they brought it with the first generation. Still do.