Is it worth coming to the US?

Just read how difficult it is to send kids to college in America. Add to that how difficult it has become for anyone to retire even after working for over 35 or sometimes 40 years. And you wonder why is it that America is considered a rich country.

Important things in life, such as education, retirement, family, and fun seem to take a back seat to working, producing, consuming, and worrying.

I am not sure about others but I often wonder about the first generation of Indians who came to America and what they think of when they see that their counterparts - who chose to remain in India - seem to have faired better in these matters.

After all, a better car and a bigger home can only go so far when it comes to the real quality of life.

Indian parenting

The more I meet Indian parents, the more I realize the need for the support network that we are missing here in America. As a mother of two daugthers -who are now in college and work world - I remember the struggle I faced while raising them. (many of the things I learned along the way is available in The Indian Parenting Book).

I would like to hear about the struggle of you parents out there and how you have tried to solve the two-culture, two-career problems.

Do you pack Indian lunch for your children or do not want them to feel that they are different? Do you celebrate Christmas at home? Do you let your daugther go for a sleepover?

Please share your thoughts on this blog for other parents.

Happy Parenting in the meantime.