What Happens in Families When Gratitude Becomes Pressure
Psychology Today | 19.06.2026 22:30
Many children of immigrants grow up hearing the story of how their family arrived where they are today. Parents talk about what was left behind: careers that could not be transferred, communities that could not be recreated, and years spent rebuilding stability in an unfamiliar place. These stories are usually shared with pride rather than regret. They help children understand where they come from and why certain sacrifices were made.
