American-born Chinese
Imagine you have a friend who was born in America, but their parents or grandparents came from China. This means they are American-born Chinese (ABC for short). It's like when you have a toy that was made in one place but now lives in another place.
Being an ABC means you might have two different cultural backgrounds. For example, your friend might celebrate American holidays like Halloween and Thanksgiving at school but also celebrate Chinese New Year and eat Chinese food at home.
Sometimes, ABCs can feel like they are caught in between two worlds. They might feel like they don't entirely fit in with other American kids because they have different customs and traditions. But they might feel like they don't entirely fit in with other Chinese kids because they speak English and have grown up with different experiences.
However, being an ABC can also be really cool! It means you get the best of both worlds. You can learn about different cultures and get to experience different things. Plus, you get to be part of a unique community of people who share a similar background.
Being an ABC means you might have two different cultural backgrounds. For example, your friend might celebrate American holidays like Halloween and Thanksgiving at school but also celebrate Chinese New Year and eat Chinese food at home.
Sometimes, ABCs can feel like they are caught in between two worlds. They might feel like they don't entirely fit in with other American kids because they have different customs and traditions. But they might feel like they don't entirely fit in with other Chinese kids because they speak English and have grown up with different experiences.
However, being an ABC can also be really cool! It means you get the best of both worlds. You can learn about different cultures and get to experience different things. Plus, you get to be part of a unique community of people who share a similar background.