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Immigration is a controversial topic, headlining different news channels, debates, and social media. The definition of Immigration is known as “the action of coming to live permanently in a foreign country.” Based on the definition, the purpose for immigration is to achieve a better living arrangement, to thrive, and find permanent residence. Choosing the specific details into this topic was challenging. Most updated information doesn’t contain enough details, or previous information can be out-of-date. This topic interests my opinion of immigration overall. Personally, I am interested in the pros and cons, the arguments, and the influence of immigration within younger generations. Brown, C. S. (2011). American elementary school children's attitudes about immigrants, immigration, and being an American. Journal of Applied Developmental Psychology, 32(3), 109-117. doi:10.1016/j.appdev.2011.01.001. …show more content…

The sample was conducted with majority of European children. In the sampling, European children held a strong American identity, and what it means to be an American. Majority of the children were in favor of legal immigration while others were in favor for people going to jail. In addition, majority of both groups of children held negative attitudes

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