americanization

"The language and culture in which people educate their young say a lot about the world they expect their kids to grow up in" (Owen Matthews).

This is an essay I wrote for my English class. Let me know what you think, and please rate, thanks.

About 10 years ago, I came to America from Thailand with my family. I didn't know English, so at the time, my heritage was the only thing I held close to my heart. Now, years later, I can no longer speak my language fluently nor remember everything about my culture the way I used to. I'm addicted to freedom and American life style. And the adults are starting to complain.