Acheivement of Desire

Rodriguez had a difficult childhood since he was never able to relate with his parents or family. Being educated in America, unlike his parents, he was able to learn more and excel further than his parents could, and become successful. He was always a committed student and eager to learn new things. Although this characteristic helped him get far in life it also pushed him away from his family. Being taught at an English school and having educated people around him, he lost his Spanish accent and it became difficult for him to communicate with his family because of the education, and now, cultural barrier.
Rodriquez faced what many people of all different races face today. I can see where he is coming from even though my parents have always been involved in my schooling and encouraged me to excel and try my best. I have a cultural barrier between the rest of my family (grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins) because I moved to the U.S. It's difficult for me to communicate with them because of the language difference so I understand how frustrating it must be for Rodriguez to want to be able to communicate with his family but not be able to because of a barrier.