The Spirit Catches You and You Fall Down Tradition and Customs Quotes

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Quote #10

Although Americanization may bring certain benefits [...] Hmong parents are likely to view any earmark of assimilation as an insult and a threat. (14.84)

Trust us: don't bother trying to force American culture on the Hmong. People have been forcing their traditions on the Hmong for thousands and thousands of years and no one's succeeded yet. Whether you admire or despise them for it, you're better off just quitting while you're ahead.