The Elorde family has just immigrated to the United States from the Philippines. The mother and father want their two children to grow up appreciating their Filipino heritage, but worry that a strong ethnic identity may not be good for their kids

What advice would you give Mr. and Mrs. Elorde about the impact of ethnic identity on children's development?
What will be an ideal response?

A good answer will be similar to the following:
First, you would need to tell Mr. and Mrs. Elorde that their children are more likely to achieve an ethnic identity if they encourage them to learn about their cultural heritage and prepare them for possible discrimination. Ethnic identity poses a special challenge for immigrant adolescents. It isn't surprising that many immigrant adolescents do not immediately identify with their new culture. Second, you would need to tell them that adolescents benefit from having a strong ethnic identity. Adolescents who have achieved an ethnic identity tend to have higher self-esteem and find their interactions with their family and friends more satisfying. They are also happier and worry less. Adolescents with a strong ethnic identity do better in school than adolescents whose ethnic identities are weaker. They are also more likely to go to college.