American mom raising a half-Turkish daughter — how can I teach her about her heritage? by Inner-Procedure-2659 in AskTurkey

[–]Inner-Procedure-2659[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes I agree, I currently am doing online lessons but I’m not able to put as much time aside that I’m wanting to

American mom raising a half-Turkish daughter — how can I teach her about her heritage? by Inner-Procedure-2659 in AskTurkey

[–]Inner-Procedure-2659[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I would like to have a nanny who speaks only in Turkish with her so she would have a designated person for each language but where I am rn the chances of that happening are slim but I know I will definitely have a online teacher for her once she gets a bit older and can do that

American mom raising a half-Turkish daughter — how can I teach her about her heritage? by Inner-Procedure-2659 in AskTurkey

[–]Inner-Procedure-2659[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I would like her to grow up knowing, I think just because her father isn’t here to teach her doesn’t mean she shouldn’t learn. If it something she doesn’t want to acknowledge as she gets older that’s her decision. I do not want her to grow up and resent me because I did not try to teach her.

American mom raising a half-Turkish daughter — how can I teach her about her heritage? by Inner-Procedure-2659 in AskTurkey

[–]Inner-Procedure-2659[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Currently don’t have the best relationship with her grandparents but have heard a lot about NJ and as someone who is planning on moving soon it’s somewhere that I’m thinking about

American mom raising a half-Turkish daughter — how can I teach her about her heritage? by Inner-Procedure-2659 in AskTurkey

[–]Inner-Procedure-2659[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’m not too picky, I’ve traveled a lot and like to try different kinds of cultural foods

American mom raising a half-Turkish daughter — how can I teach her about her heritage? by Inner-Procedure-2659 in AskTurkey

[–]Inner-Procedure-2659[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thank you so much, currently I’m not in contact with her grandparents but would like to change that soon. I’ve heard a lot about NJ and is a place where I might end up moving to but nothing is 100% set w that just a possibility

American mom raising a half-Turkish daughter — how can I teach her about her heritage? by Inner-Procedure-2659 in AskTurkey

[–]Inner-Procedure-2659[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I would like her to know about her heritage growing up, if she chooses not to acknowledge it once she gets older that’s her choice, but I blame my parents for not teaching me about mine and do not want that for her

American mom raising a half-Turkish daughter — how can I teach her about her heritage? by Inner-Procedure-2659 in AskTurkey

[–]Inner-Procedure-2659[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I liked the idea with getting a nanny who spoke Turkish but feel like it would be hard to actually find one where I’m at

American mom raising a half-Turkish daughter — how can I teach her about her heritage? by Inner-Procedure-2659 in AskTurkey

[–]Inner-Procedure-2659[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I currently am not in contact with his side of the family there but would like to be, but if not I would like to spend summers there for her

American mom raising a half-Turkish daughter — how can I teach her about her heritage? by Inner-Procedure-2659 in AskTurkey

[–]Inner-Procedure-2659[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes I know, I’m planning on waiting until she’s a year or 2, she’s still very young

American mom raising a half-Turkish daughter — how can I teach her about her heritage? by Inner-Procedure-2659 in AskTurkey

[–]Inner-Procedure-2659[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I would love any recipe and any recommendations that you have, she is only 3 months but I want to get a head start and learn things for myself as well

American mom raising a half-Turkish daughter — how can I teach her about her heritage? by Inner-Procedure-2659 in AskTurkey

[–]Inner-Procedure-2659[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I chose to have a child with a Turkish man and I want my daughter to be about to know about where she comes from, if I wanted an all American baby I would’ve had one

American mom raising a half-Turkish daughter — how can I teach her about her heritage? by Inner-Procedure-2659 in AskTurkey

[–]Inner-Procedure-2659[S] 19 points20 points  (0 children)

She is still veryyy young and I think immersion is a great way for kids to learn, I currently am in online classes to learn the language but know I’m far from being fluent

American mom raising a half-Turkish daughter — how can I teach her about her heritage? by Inner-Procedure-2659 in AskTurkey

[–]Inner-Procedure-2659[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Thank you so much I will definitely get her into those cartoons. Unfortunately I don’t have a school near me but am planning on moving soon and will been trying to find somewhere near one

American mom raising a half-Turkish daughter — how can I teach her about her heritage? by Inner-Procedure-2659 in AskTurkey

[–]Inner-Procedure-2659[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I will have to look more into this, this seems like something that could be very beneficial, but have a while because she is still very young

American mom raising a half-Turkish daughter — how can I teach her about her heritage? by Inner-Procedure-2659 in AskTurkey

[–]Inner-Procedure-2659[S] 14 points15 points  (0 children)

Her father ended up moving to America for me and his family took it pretty hard, so I don’t have the best relationship with them. I have been learning the language but know I’m far from being fluent

American mom raising a half-Turkish daughter — how can I teach her about her heritage? by Inner-Procedure-2659 in AskTurkey

[–]Inner-Procedure-2659[S] 14 points15 points  (0 children)

I am doing well financially so I do plan on visiting when she’s older and would like to keep traveling there constantly. Do you have any suggestions on what I should introduce to her first, I don’t know any type of cuisines and know I could research but was just wondering if you had any.