Adolescence is the time that young people really start to develop an idea about who they are. Having said that, it doesn't mean that during this developmental stage they figure this out to any definitive degree.
As we're already aware adolescence is a crazy busy time not to mention a majorly confusing one. There's so much happening all at once that it's important to ensure something still grounds them.
Young people can benefit greatly when they know their roots. Be proud of that heritage. Help them to see the value in their culture.
Keep it real though. Be open to the fact that their reality may no longer be the same as yours. Societies these days are far more diverse and multicultural than they've ever been and with your young person growing up amongst all that, it will ultimately impact on who they become.
Better to accept them as they see themselves then to force an identity on them that they will resent.
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