As soon as I left home, or was around my non-Indian friends, those differences were hidden away. I'd throw out the chutney sandwich my mother made for lunch. When friends stopped by the house, I'd disguise the smell of curry with air freshener and instruct my parents to speak English only. I'd never talk about my summer trips to India or the henna stains on my palms left over from an Indian wedding. I'd never mention Diwali, India's annual religious celebration known as the"festival of lights."
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How do the ideas in the excerpt differ from the opinion of the author of the Newsela article "Opinion: It’s Important for Kids to See Diverse TV, Movie Characters"?
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The author of "Opinion: It’s Important for Kids to See Diverse TV, Movie Characters" wants children to not worry about their cultural heritage.
The author of "Opinion: It’s Important for Kids to See Diverse TV, Movie Characters" wants children to not worry about their cultural heritage.
The author of "Opinion: It’s Important for Kids to See Diverse TV, Movie Characters" wants children to be focused more on family traditions than culture.
The author of "Opinion: It’s Important for Kids to See Diverse TV, Movie Characters" wants children to be focused more on family traditions than culture.
The author of "Opinion: It’s Important for Kids to See Diverse TV, Movie Characters" wants children to be proud of their cultural heritage from an early age.
The author of "Opinion: It’s Important for Kids to See Diverse TV, Movie Characters" wants children to be proud of their cultural heritage from an early age.
The author of ""Opinion: It’s Important for Kids to See Diverse TV, Movie Characters" wants children to be less focused on the media and more focused on academics.
The author of ""Opinion: It’s Important for Kids to See Diverse TV, Movie Characters" wants children to be less focused on the media and more focused on academics.
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The author of "Opinion: It’s Important for Kids to See Diverse TV, Movie Characters" wants children to be proud of their cultural heritage from an early age.
This response aligns with the ideas in the excerpt, as the author expresses a journey from embarrassment about their bicultural identity to celebrating it. The emphasis on pride in cultural heritage is a key aspect that contrasts with the author's earlier experiences of hiding their cultural background.
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