Was it wrong for my parents not to teach me my native language?

[Anonymous]

I've been living in Maine since I was 3 years old and my parents never taught me my native language. They didn't want to.

The few words I can think besides besides judo, kamikaze, sushi and tsunami are:
Aisukurimu (ice-cream)
Arigato (thank you)
Docchi (Which direction?)

That's about it. It's a very difficult language and unique at the same time. It's a shame that if I ever visit the country, I'll be a foreigner in my own homecountry. I'm missing out a lot. Was it wrong for them to refuse to teach me?

[Wise4myage]

I definitely think so. I would love to learn a second language.

[Asker]

I feel like I've missed out so much. If I visit my homecountry, I would feel like a foreigner.

[Wise4myage]

Well, you can still learn it, right?

[Asker]

Not the symbols but maybe some phrases and sentences. I find it hard.

[PrettyPriya]

It isn’t “wrong” by any means. Now, did you ever ask them to teach you?

[Asker]

I asked them once and they gave me a long explanation about it not being important. They simply refused to teach me.

[PrettyPriya]

Ok, I think that is wrong they can’t support something you’re interested in.

[fireforeffect]

Pich up the Mini Series Shogun and watch that. See if that helps

[emperor90]

A bit its good to know your heritage

[JohnK123]

Why anonymous if u r proud of it u wouldn’t be