It’s common for kids to fly the nest at the age of 18 in the American culture, but this is very different from Latina cultures where kids stay with the family sometimes for decades! Join us today as we discuss the contrasts and similarities between Latina and American familial culture, and what each of the Amigas appreciates from both. We hear why Latina women eat last on special occasions (to make sure the men are out of the way!), and how GG and Daimy have adopted some of the American attitudes towards kids leaving the home. Marcy talks about why the family-first approach in Latina cultures is so wholesome, and GG tells us a funny story of the Latina habit of inviting friends of friends to events. We also learn about “American time”, and why taking kids to events at any time is actually good for them, plus so much more in this engaging episode. 

Key Points From This Episode:

• What sparked Marcy’s interest in her friends’ cultures. 
• The real reason the women in Latina cultures let the men eat first on special occasions. 
• How Daimy has adopted the American culture of kids leaving the home at 18, or near to. 
• GG’s change in parenting strategy from her first son, to her youngest two. 
• Why the Amigas feel it’s important for kids to fly the nest before their mid-20s.
• What Marcy appreciates about the Latina culture: the family first approach. 
• Why GG won’t change her children’s rooms even after they have left home. 
• What American time is, and why it’s so different from what the Amigas know!
• GG’s experience of friends inviting friends to other peoples’ events, and why it upsets some people. 
• How kids are included in all parties regardless of their age or the party start time, in Latina cultures. 
• Why Marcy loves that everything is a celebration in the Amigas’ cultures. 

Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:

Chatting With My Amigas Website 

Chatting With My Amigas Email

Chatting With My Amigas on Instagram