Abstract
This chapter examines the parenting experiences of Nigerian immigrants in the United States. While Nigerian immigrants make up a large portion of the immigrant population from Africa, there is limited research on their adaptation experiences and processes. A qualitative, phenomenological research approach was applied to parents’ account of their experiences within a new environment. After in-depth, personal interviews were conducted, the following themes emerged: (1) socio-cultural modifications in parenting practices and beliefs, (2) limited “proper” socializing influences, and (3) establishing parental authority and efficacy at the intersection of two cultures. Regarding their parenting acculturation, parents indicated an inclination to adopt an integrated acculturation strategy across specific contexts of parenting to accommodate the over-arching host culture and ensure their children’s optimal adaptation. The nuanced and contextual factors that impact parenting decisions and practices indicate the complexity and challenges involved in immigrant parents’ adaptation.
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