This text explores two different family challenges. The first involves a woman grappling with a romantic partner deeply rooted in traditional West African gender roles, clashing with her own American values. The second focuses on a mother's anxiety over her daughter's decision to drop out of college, fearing she lacks direction and future prospects.
Harriette Cole: Our romance has crumbled, and I have to lure him to my home He told me that where he comes from (West Africa), men do not cook, and the expectation is that men work, bring home the money, give their wives sex and the women do everything else. I am American, and I grew up believing that husbands and wives share in all of the duties of the home and life.
This came up because I was telling him that I thought he should learn how to cook and, moreover, that cooking with your partner can be fun. He immediately shot that down, saying that in his culture, that is unheard of. I like this guy, but I’m worried that he is so rooted in his traditions that he has no space for mine. He even said if we end up together, he assumes that I will do what is traditional in his culture. Do I walk away now, or attempt to negotiate with him about how we might live together if things work out?: This man has told you who he is and what he values. You have told him the same. Now it’s time for frank conversations about whether you two think there is a chance. Ask him directly about his willingness to be more open to some of your cultural beliefs. Talk openly about values and traditions. Find out everything you can about his expectations of a wife, and decide if you can live with that. You must realize that if he is anchored in his culture with his family, there may not be space for yours.My daughter dropped out during her freshman year of college. She struggled academically her first semester, and she has decided not to go back. I’m terrified for her future because I’ve always believed that in order to have a stable and successful career, a college degree is essential. I know that not everyone takes a traditional path, but without any sort of plan or direction, I worry she’s setting herself up for failure or hardship. She’s completely unmotivated. She spends most of her time at home, scrolling on her phone or hanging out with friend
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