America) so insecure about themselves? And why do they try to act all white? I've lived here all my life, and I'm proud of my Asian background. I made a deliberate effort to speak my parents' native language fluently when I was growing up. Most kids today don't think it's cool or something, or maybe it's the fault of the parents: but most Indian kids born and bred in America are very insecure about themselves, and I was wondering why.