Which other detail best supports the idea that children
became comfortable in America more quickly than their
parents?
Read the excerpt from "At School."
The children became Americanized much faster than their
parents. Often this caused painful conflicts in immigrant
families. A gap appeared between the children and their
parents. The parents clung to Old World customs and
beliefs. The kids spoke English all day with their friends
They thought in American terms. More than anything else,
they wanted to be accepted as equals in their adopted
land
When they left school, they looked, talked and acted
just like other American kids
During hard times, kids had to drop out of school early
In the days before World War I, it was an
accomplishment to finish grammar school.
Many kids went directly from grammar school to special
vocational schools sponsored by private agencies.
Students were also instructed in the fundamentals of
health, hygiene, and personal grooming