Immigrants sending kids to stay with family overseas

This is a great way for these kids to learn more about their ancestor's culture and also learn the language. Knowing more than one language is very valuable. - - Donna Poisl

BY LOIS BARRETT

For the Vasilakos family of Queens, sending their children to Greece for the summer has become an annual ritual.

For Anastasia, 17, and Nicholas, 14, it's a way to stay connected with extended family, learn the culture and polish their language skills.

It also added extra panache to those "what I did last summer" stories when they returned to school this week.

Such stints overseas are becoming an integral part of summer life for Queens children as a diverse array of immigrant families try to keep their heritage alive.
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