The contrast between the Nigerian and Western cultures is one that is not so apparent to those who are unfamiliar with the African upbringing. However many that are caught in this trap find it difficult to balance both worlds which eventually causes a strain on the new generation of Nigerian-Americans that must adjust to both worlds and frustration to their parents who have experienced a totally different upbringing altogether. Cultural differences become a barrier to how different generations see the world in America, which can either be a positive experience or a negative one.