different between US and Haiti generation?
141987
The US has money and Haiti does not.
535645
Hi.. I am 62 years old and I met my dad only when I was 19. I was a product of WW2, when my dad was ,at 17, sent over to the Philippines to fight the war. Anyway, re: your question, why don't you go to www.ancestry.com or www.my family.com or leave a message there. That was where I found dozens of first and second cousins and then in 2001, my half-sis(who is all-American) found me. I also found the only surviving sis of my dad,thru the white pages..Iam sharing my story with you because I believe if you're really serious about looking for your roots, you will find them. The internet has made the world a little smaller. See, I had to be 62 before I got to finally got to the USA and meet my half-brother, who now has leukemia. Don't give up. Just keep at it. Good luck and may God bless your search.
88397
Yes. Since Haiti's two official languages are Creole and French, and French is a latin language while the haitian Creole widely derives from French. So, technically Haiti is part of Latin America. \nAnd also, more officially, Haiti is part of the Latin Union (UL) (http://www.unilat.org/info_fr/membre/membre.html).(Now if that does not make us part of latin America nothing will)
452692
Uhhh hey smart one everybody who lives in America had descendants come from other countries. If you're not in America, oh well. I think modern day immigrants are the people who just got here and don't have green cards lol
289528
Social and cultural differences.  In third world countires there is a larger sense of community ovver the way people in the US react.  In the US there is a "crab mentality" and the cliche of "keeping up with the Jones's".\n\nPeople in poor nations tend to stick closer together and be more dependendt on each other so when a disasters strieks you can see it.  In New Orleans the US lifestyle of independence comes out.
1049566
Hey! I'm Haitian. Sak pase!\nWhat's the point of this question by the way....?
1031607
I teach human and physical geography and one of the major things we discuss is culture.  There are so many levels of culture- they range from broad to very personal.  If you live in the Western Hemisphere your ideals, outlook, politics, and standard of living are much different than if you live in the Eastern Hemisphere.  If you live in Europe, you're bound to have cultural influances that someone from the United States won't have been exposed to.  If you live in Alaska you are probably going to have a much different cultural upbringing than if you are living in Florida.  Children learn what they live.  A child isn't going to think about how something is done differently on the other side of the world because they're in a stage where their main focus is getting their needs met and learning how to do things where they live.  Culture is spread from one generation to another- passed down through parents and other adults in a child's community.  Eventually as we reach adulthood we can manipulate and change our personal culture when we find something that suits us better, but as children we take what we're given and form our ideas and attitudes from our own little experiences.
211468
Don't listen to those idiots that say no. Yes we are related to them. Except when you say: didn't develop fully. That part you are wrong. They could've developed fully. They might've been born waywayway earlier.
97184
It's a very complicated issue. But at the risk of oversimplifcation, I think that the Haitians need to learn how to better manage their economy. Once that's achieved, all other problems will seem miniscule.
308441
My heritage is french and russian...however..i NEVER refer to myself as anything other than an American. People who do this in my opinion have an identity problem. Many of these people seem afraid to call themselves what they are..an American. People from around the world call us Americans. People in Ireland don't refer to my friend as an Irish American.
38039
I agree with tczubernat. Take away everyone's worldy possessions, and we all still require the basic necessities of life. \n\nAs for being culturally aware..Absolutely!\n\nMy mother is a NuyoRican that is part Irish. My father is a dougla from Trinidad. (mixed)\n\nI was exposed to it all. I am a Native of NYC(Prospect Heights/Brooklyn to be exact.) Culture is a wonderful thing. It is ever evolving. Of course there are plenty of cultures that I am not so familiar with and would love to be exposed to it all. But, by no means have a lived a culturally sheltered life.
1031175
No there is no difference what so ever.It is time for Americans to stand up and restore our republic it is time for a revolution.Don't you think.They are all crooks and they just gave themselves another raise while they rip us off.I think American don't have the back bone our founding fathers had.We have grown up being pampered to the point most are to lazy and to scared to stand up for themselves.
830065
We are- the way we're taught. So if a particular Society deems it "appropriate" to bring up its children in a certain way- then THAT'S the way they'll tend to turn out. Check out the value system of any given Culture- & you'll have a pretty good idea of what those people will tend to be like. As for whether they'll ever change...- don't count on it. Change is experienced, -it can't be "taught"..
180984
I am a proud member of "Army Brats of America", and with my service bretheren, we stand.\n\nOk, both of my parents were volunteer officers in Vietnam.  I was raised in Okinawa, Japan for a few years and even after my father got out, he was a paramedic and the environment was very similar. My mother had to resign when I was born due to a now changed policy of "femaile officers will not be mothers".\n\nHow I was affected:  I thought everyone moved every three years.  I though there was no difference between white, black, and asian kids and was confused by those who did (33 years later, it just pisses me off).  I knew that if you pulled on enough green legs, one of them would turn out to be your father.  The list goes on.\n\nI worried about my father more as a paramedic/firefighter than when he was a soldier.. for good reason!!  But, overall, military children can be (depends on the parent) very confident, integrates into new areas easily, makes friends fast, respectfull (especially parents who make sure the child does not think their parent's rank belongs to them), athletic, healthy, may even speak mulitple languages, and have a sense of duty above that of other kids.\n\nNow, that is not a universal constant... With humans, nothing is.  But I do know, many of my soldiers, myself included, are "military brats". We just feel at home here.
1034140
different for different people
1102525
MY FATHER'S MOTHER CAME FROM THE UKRAINE.  SHE LIVED TO BE 93, AND WAS THE MOST FLAG-WAVING, PATRIOTIC, LOVE AMERICAN LADY YOU WOULD EVER WANT TO KNOW.\n\nSHE WOULD GET EMOTIONAL WHEN SHE TALKED ABOUT COMING OVER IN THE BOAT IN 1911, WHEN SHE WAS 11 YEARS OLD.  AND HOW THRILLED SHE WAS TO SEE THE SHORELINE.  HER NAME IS ON ONE OF THE BRICKS AT ELLIS ISLAND.  AT 18 SHE MARRIED AND THEY RAISED FIVE CHILDREN...SHE AND MY GRANDFATHER WORKED HARD, TAUGHT THEIR CHILDREN RESPECT, AND EVEN DURING THE DEPRESSION, NEVER TOOK HANDOUTS. \n\nDID SHE LOVE AMERICA? ABSOLUTELY.  WHILE SHE CONTINUED WITH HER TRADITION OF PEROGIES (UKRAINIAN DISH) AND EASTER PAINTED EGGS, HER LOYALTY AND DEVOTION AND HEART WAS ALL AMERICAN.\n\nAT AN ILLEGAL RALLY, A CITY COUNCILMAN ARROGANTLY ASKED ME WHEN "MY" ANCESTORS CAME TO THIS COUNTRY.  ON MOTHER'S SIDE, WE CAME IN PRE-REVOLUTIONARY WAR.  STEVEN SWAIN CAME HERE AS AN INDENTURED SERVANT AND HAD TO WORK OFF HIS BOND.  HE FOUGHT IN THE REVOLUTIONARY WAR FOR FREEDOM.  WHEN I TOLD HIM THIS, HE THREW HIS HANDS UP IN DISGUST AND WALKED OFF.  \n\nI GUESS MY PEOPLE GOT HERE BEFORE HIS PEOPLE.\n\nI MAINTAIN THIS PHILOSOPHY.  THE CAVE MEN WERE THE FIRST IMMIGRANTS, AFTER THAT IT WAS UP FOR GRABS.
96552
Interesting question.  Never heard the term "separatist" and Americans together before.  Life is a process--and people are very complex.  Many people know of their ethnic roots and refer to them.  Families, particularly in the South & parts of New England may have been here for generations & those ethic roots aren't as close (time wise).  I'd venture to say that in a generation or two, people will be less likely to mention ethnic roots.  Hey, isn't that what a "melting pot" is all about?