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Schwan's Story

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My name is Schwan. I am Newaz' husband. My family came to the U.S. three years ago.


This country is very good for our two children. Our family is safe here. Our children will go to university and have good jobs.


In my country, I was an engineer. Now, I don't use my education at my job.


Sometimes I worry about my children. My son is learning English and history in his school. Is he also learning to drink alcohol and take drugs?


I see that many teenagers in the United States are ashamed of their parents. I want my children to respect us.

We are Kurdish from Iran. I want my children to read and write in English and in Kurdish.

My wife and I want to teach our children the best from Kurdish and American culture. Is it possible?

1. Schwan is from .
2. His children will have good   in the United States.
3. Schwan doesn't use his   now.
4. He  about his children.
5. Schwan wants to teach his children about American and Kurdish   .