Explains conflicts between refugee parents and their adolescent children and offers suggestions for helping these children transition to a new life in the United States. Produced in 1990 by the International Counseling Center, this 22-minute color videotape reminds viewers that refugees quite often have made traumatic journeys to escape war, political unrest, or serious economic hardship. Not only do they need to adapt to a new culture, they also must learn a new language and negotiate different role expectations while simultaneously applying the traditions of their homeland to a new society. Parents come empty-handed, yet their children quickly become immersed in a culture that emphasizes independence and individuality. While parents seek to assert their authority and ensure harmony within the family, adolescents are preoccupied with: (1) sorting out their sense of identity, which may fluctuate from pride in ethnicity to shame; (2) social relationships; and (3) the trappings of Americanism such as style of dress, speech, and behavior. Families need to maintain open communication, mutual respect, and a flexible attitude toward the challenges of building new lives. Social workers and other refugee advocates need to establish trust and good communications as well as work with the entire family.