Culture

In Family Relations class this past week we talked a lot about culture and how they impact our family experiences.
Our cultures makes us who we are.  There are so many different cultures that make up this earth.  If we were to all have one culture I think it would be safe to say that the world would be very dull and boring.  It influences our behavior, our perceptions, and our traditions.
One of the cultures we explored in class on Thursday was the Latin American cultures specifically the Mexican culture.  Something that impresses me was how the people of Mexico are generally very close with not only their immediate family but their extended family as well.  Some may even live in the same house as their extended family.  Their families also spend more time with one another as they have many family parties, dinners and dances.
Cultures are great part of life however there are always going to be challenges no matter what.  One culture is not perfect, each comes with its own sets of pros and cons.  For instance in class we discussed an example of a common challenge that occurs in the Mexican culture.  Many of the people in Mexico have the desire to move to the United States in order to provide a better future for their family.  To come into America it would be about $4,000 for each individual  therefore in many cases a family will send the father first to find work and earn enough money to bring the rest of the family up.  This would be a hard trial through any family and any culture for a variety of reasons.  However if a family can stay strong and endure through their trials they can be brought closer together in the end.