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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]OP, I second Amar Chitra Katha! I loved thise comic books when was growing up as a child of Indian immigrants. I think language classes are a good idea, if yiur child is interested. And always food!

But, in our area, there are so many Indian immigrants and they are not very welcoming to outsiders (as this thread demonstrates). I was born and raised here and am married to a white man so my kids know come Indian culture and religion and definitely food but don’t really identify as Indian and that’s okay. That’s what happens with immigrants throughout American history.[/quote]

I don't know why everyone is blaming the Indian dad. I'm an Indian mom but we're in the same situation as OP. [/quote]

I am the daughter of Indian immigrants, married to a white guy, with kids a years older than OP.  (I blame dad, too :))  Through the years, I have actually given this a lot of thought because my mother complained no less than once a week that I was not Indian enough.  And I think about culture with respect to my own children which is even more attenuated.  And I've come to the conclusion that if culture is important it is best if the parent from that culture leads the way on tradition.  (I'm was born here in the 1970s so nothing really existed so my mom was limited in options).  Of people my age, I noticed that those who were more involved in culture were in larger everyday communities, whether it was their own family or whether they joined cultural groups based on language/region.  (We didn't have family here when I was younger and my parents could never get themselves to attend the community events regularly).  This, of course, is not the only way but it certainly is the easiest way.

So, OP, even though you are not religious, I would still research temples (assuming Hindu) to look into community events.  There is likely a big difference between a neighborhood Diwali party and one associated with an Indian group or temple etc.  (Personally, I'd prefer the neighborhood party but if "culture" is what you are after, then it seems worth exploring.)  Your DD is only 11 but one of the biggest cultural moments for me was going to college and meeting so many Indians, joining Asian Student groups, Indian Student groups, etc.

As far as Dad is concerned, why isn't he more involved in bringing Indian cultural items to your DD?  If it's not important enough to him, why is it important?

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