From what i can gather from my first observations on Roman youths is that they are very family oriented and are completely enveloped around the traditions and cultural norms surrounding Roma and Italy.
I have visited the Piazza Navona a couple of times since being in Rome and they were hosting a carnival both times. There were many children with their families enjoying the decorative and lively atmosphere and taking part in the celebrations of the upcoming Italian holiday. Obviously these types of interactive familial activities will have a huge impact on their cultural identities as they grow into active participants of Roman/Italian society.
In comparison with the youths of the US, it's very similiar if not the exact same situation of exposing youths at a very young age to cultural traditions (and maybe even the expectations) of your surrounding society. When you expose youths at an early age to certain types of food, religion, and societal norms you are having a direct impact on that youth's identity and social structure that will impact them for the rest of their lives; because it's a projection of their culture and society - rather it be American or Italian.
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