This Week in America — When Your Kids Feel More American Than You Do

Send us Fan MailWhat happens when your kids grow up in a country that still feels new to you? In this episode of This Week in America, I share a simple moment at The Hermitage in Nashville that turned into something bigger — a quiet realisation about identity, family, and what it means to belong in America as an Australian.Living in the United States for eight years, I’ve grown used to the questions about my accent. But hearing my daughter confidently say, “I’m American,” stopped me for a second. Not because it surprised me… but because of how simple it was for her.In this episode, I reflect on raising kids between two cultures, how identity feels different as a parent, and how living in America has slowly changed the way I hear people talk about it. It’s not about politics or headlines — it’s about the everyday people, the small moments, and the shift that happens when a place stops being theoretical and becomes personal.If you’ve ever lived overseas, raised kids between cultures, or found yourself caught between two versions of “home,” this one might feel familiar.☕ Buy Me a Coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/fromdownundertodownsouth 🌏 Website: https://fromdownundertodownsouth.com 📺 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FromDownUndertoDownSouth 📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100068568677919 🐦 X: https://x.com/aussiemika74 📩 Business enquiries: [email protected] for listening. Hoo roo maties.Support the showCheck out additional content on our YouTube page!https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjipgN51kc8swHyKeSx2tzw