Yes, Azizi, we do disagree about the what defines race but I wasn't discussing race. I was discussing the reality of immigrant families who may not speak English at home or may be experiencing culture clash. Two different things. To be called a racist for explaining that some children are caught between two cultures, is inaccurate, to say the least.

Its not true of all children, but I know how difficult it is for ESL parents to keep up with the rapidly changing values of their children, especially if there is a language barrier. In other words, while some of these mothers stay safely ensconced within their families, their children are playing some pretty dangerous games in a society that they know little about.

My guess is that Anand M. is a troll.

My answer to his question is this: That depends on the immigrant. If you want to apply for citizenship, it can take less than a generation. It takes a long time to learn the language and cultural values of a new country, however. That doesn't mean you're less of a Canadian. We are multi-cultural. Its just that the children are usually several steps ahead of their parents when adapting. This creates a generation gap. We all know what that is. For immigrant families, it is often magnified.

To express sympathy and understanding for his mother can hardly be called racist. Grow up.