When I moved abroad, I left my parents behind in Mexico. I didn't expect our relationship to change so dramatically.

• 02/04/2026, 8:10 AM
• businessinsider.com

Courtesy of Santiago Barraza Lopez

Growing up in Mexico, I never questioned my relationship with my parents. In many Latino families, closeness is the default setting. Parents are involved in everything: daily routines, big decisions, and emotional milestones.