Why do many Indians relocate to India?
I was born in the USA, finished elementary school, went to India for middle school and came back to America for high school.
So in the time I spent in India (specifically Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh) I experienced many differences. When I was in the USA(Cupertino,CA), I was in a really closed environment. I lived next to a church knew about Christianity vaguely, didn't know much about other religions or anything other than what my parents would tell me. I was a really shy, timid kid had trouble making friends and was really innocent.
When I went to India I was initially bullied a lot. Gave away some video games to people who bullied me. But as the years went by, the same person who bullied me in 6th grade became really good friends with me. I also had my share of bullying others when the situation went overboard and the teacher's intervention was useless. I could now stand up for myself. From a mostly introverted individual, I turned more extroverted. I became more confident and a better person socially.
Also I spent a lot of time researching religion and other faiths. Living in Hyderabad, I had a lot of muslim friends I learnt a lot about their culture and back in my dad's town Kazipet(Warangal, Telangana) there were a lot of Christians(a bit different more touchy about spreading their faith and all). But yea in conclusion, kids that grow up in India tend to be more tough and actually know more about the world.
All I learnt about my culture(My parents are from Telangana, and I saw with my eyes all the protests and bandhs) I spoke better telugu, my mind really broadened. My 3ish years in India have really formed who I am today. So this is why I suppose many parents would want their kids to grow up in India, amidst all of the other negative factors as a kid, I feel you have the right amount of exposure(maybe a tad bit more) but it really changes you positively. It makes you feel more "alive".Upvote597
So in the time I spent in India (specifically Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh) I experienced many differences. When I was in the USA(Cupertino,CA), I was in a really closed environment. I lived next to a church knew about Christianity vaguely, didn't know much about other religions or anything other than what my parents would tell me. I was a really shy, timid kid had trouble making friends and was really innocent.
When I went to India I was initially bullied a lot. Gave away some video games to people who bullied me. But as the years went by, the same person who bullied me in 6th grade became really good friends with me. I also had my share of bullying others when the situation went overboard and the teacher's intervention was useless. I could now stand up for myself. From a mostly introverted individual, I turned more extroverted. I became more confident and a better person socially.
Also I spent a lot of time researching religion and other faiths. Living in Hyderabad, I had a lot of muslim friends I learnt a lot about their culture and back in my dad's town Kazipet(Warangal, Telangana) there were a lot of Christians(a bit different more touchy about spreading their faith and all). But yea in conclusion, kids that grow up in India tend to be more tough and actually know more about the world.
All I learnt about my culture(My parents are from Telangana, and I saw with my eyes all the protests and bandhs) I spoke better telugu, my mind really broadened. My 3ish years in India have really formed who I am today. So this is why I suppose many parents would want their kids to grow up in India, amidst all of the other negative factors as a kid, I feel you have the right amount of exposure(maybe a tad bit more) but it really changes you positively. It makes you feel more "alive".Upvote597
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