Week 3 Post A

"It had been one of Sade's dreams to travel on an airplane. Papa and Mama had promised they would take him one day" (80).

This shows a cultural difference in a sad manner. In the U.S. and most developed countries flying is a popular means of travel, but not so much in Nigeria with their corrupt government. The quote also shows how even though Sade was getting to travel on the airplane, it didn't fulfill his dream.

Another difference to most countries is how close families are and how much time they spend together. Although here people value their families greatly, it isn't to the same extent as in Nigeria. Kids in the U.S. usually hang out with their friends on the weekdays and most of the weekend and then generally spend Sunday together with their family. On the other hand, in Nigeria kids tend to spend more time with their families on a daily basis.