In that case [2/2]

"I thank the gods that you have returned without injuries my son and pride. You too daughter-in-law, thank you for taking care of him," Amari's mom said with affection.

American in general was pretty liberated. To us, giving respect to your parents was not really showy. I often wondered why that was the case. In Anime, you often saw the deep level of respect children had to their parents. We didn't have that. 

Of course, it was kind of expected when most parents just kicked us out the moment kids reached adulthood. We in turn got back at them by kicking them into retirement homes the moment they retire. It was a vicious cycle. But it was our normal.

Bowing and shit was not a common sight to see for me. Noelle was considered eccentric by America standards. If you talked back to her, she would beat your ass to the ground. I never got beaten by Earl, but just his hulking frame was enough to set me straight.