The focus turns to the children. At least they speak English well. Let them get a good education and satisfying jobs. Well, the typical immigrant story, with all its initial promise and hope, with the passing years, turns into an often typical American story. Important life choices are made with little thought, by accident, or with the wrong intentions.
Bad habits get a strong hold on daily existence.
Poor social skills prevent meaningful relationships. Lack of knowledge about money prevents a secure future. The immigrant story turns sour. True satisfaction in the land of opportunity becomes unreachable. It happens all the time.