> The 2nd generation is tending toward rebellion and gang membership. <
In other words, “assimilation” isn’t always good. Too bad.
Yup. There are good things and bad things to assimilate. The immigrant parents were focused on helping the 1st gen kids to succeed in a new world. The children of the 1st gen aren't getting the same level of interest from their parents. They are assimilating the street culture and current pop culture. The affluence of their parents gives an incorrect impression of the effort required to be comfortable. Many will have a rude awakening when the financial umbilical is finally severed.