My great grandparents were Italian, and didn't teach their children Italian, because at that time Italians weren't considered "white" and they wanted their kids

My great grandparents were Italian, and didn't teach their children Italian, because at that time Italians weren't considered "white" and they wanted their kids to fit in. I'm connected to my heritage, almostly entirely through food. As adults, my mom and I have learned bits of the language but we're far from fluent. I wish that my grandparents had taken the effort you are taking today. Thanks, on behalf of your grandkids.