This certainly fits with our experience. Our kids’ elementary school had a high proportion of students whose families had recently immigrated. While the youngsters generally did well and adjusted to their new environment, it was very difficult to get their parents involved in school and community activities. They supported their kids academically, but they were very reluctant to volunteer their time to the PTO, Scouts, or other functions. I think some of this reflects culture, and some of it reflects priorities. It’s more important to these families to get financially and professionally grounded in their new land than to volunteer in the community. It’s understandable, but frustrating at times nonetheless.
How would Mexico feel if we just dumped 15 million of our citizens on their laps to support, house, feed and give medical care to.