I feel very lucky to be born into two cultures. We must appreciate our parents for letting us hold onto this advantage, which is so easy to lose in the environment that we live in. Other teen-agers are able to hold onto their cultures because of religious traditions. When people come up to us and ask us about the way we dress, we are able to explore and discuss our culture with others. The inquiry of peers about other cultures helps bridge the gap of different backgrounds and brings an understanding and a tolerance of these differences.
Most students learn about other cultures in their history and foreign language classes.
Foreign language courses are often limited to Spanish, German, French and Latin. Latin is rarely used as a communicative language and only educates students about ancient society. Almost all history taught in America is taught with a strong influence on Western culture. I found this to be true. Teen-agers are not the only ones who are aware of differences around them and want to create a positive stance for others to see.