Wow, this thread is really on the mark. I grew up just like Suki ? my parents strongly discouraged me from associating with Americans. This was very hard for me even though I now see why they did it. I?m about to offend some people, but I have to say this anyway. A lot of Haitians are really arrogant. I?ve met too many of us who believe Haitians are better than everybody. This attitude seems to have been around forever and it probably will never disappear. Some say we?ve adopted a snobbish mindset from the French, but I don?t know. It?s unfortunate though. We should teach our children to choose their friends wisely but still let them associate with whom ever they choose. Teach them to be proud of their Haitian heritage without hating others.
Oh, and as for Americans looking down upon me because I?m Haitian?. that has not happened since elementary school. I think as maturity increases, so does tolerance, acceptance and appreciation.
Peace