Growing up Latino is a point of pride for us—and we wouldn't change that experience for the world. I always knew there was something different about my parents (you pick up on it either early on or later, when you meet people who were not raised by Latino parents). Our families are not like any other culture. We have our traditions, our own quirks, and our own little ways of doing things. There is a special feeling we get when we look back on our childhoods and think of all the moments we shared with our parents, our grandparents, and the rest of our families—and it's something we always carry with us.
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Latino parents have a reputation for being strict, sometimes overbearing, but always with their kids' best interests in mind. Family is at the core of who we are as a culture, and it makes us who we are as individuals. We may roll our eyes at some of the things our parents did (and do), but you have to admit, growing up Latino is an amazing experience. So check out our list of ways to tell if you were raised Latino. If you recognize three or more of the following scenarios, you were undoubtedly raised by Latino parents.