They fear the loss of traditional values of work, honesty, faith, and family. They worry about the lure of drugs and the fascination of the children for luxuries discovered in the United States. Most of the workers come from rural areas of Mexico, have very little formal education, and have few options for other types of work. Many young people and children live in situations that deprive them of quality educational opportunities. Many of the parents cannot read, and the lack of education of many parents is part of the reason it is difficult for their children to succeed in school.
Many men come from Mexico and spend several months each year following different harvests.
Those who are documented return to their families in Mexico once or twice a year. They experience the loneliness of separation from their wives and children. Yet they believe it is better that their children grow up in their homeland, Mexico. There are many young men in the camps. Some are with their families and work to help the family.