Immigration is one of the most challenging social issues currently facing many nations around the world (Tobbin, 2016). It is estimated that 82.4 million people worldwide experience forced migration, of which 35 million (42%) are children under the age of 18 (UNHCR, 2021). Migration is described as a complex process for families as it involves various psychological and sociocultural adaptations (Sanagavarapu, 2010), resulting in complex transformation processes for children, parents and communities. In particular, many migrating parents face stressors such as social isolation, economic inadequacy, family separation or loss, and language difficulties (Gonsalves, 1992; Lamberg, 1996). Additionally, immigrant parents face the challenge of guiding their child's development in a new country and the complexity of raising children between two cultures (Nesteruk and Marks, 2011). Immigration and acculturation to the host country affects immigrant parents' child-rearing attitudes and parent-child relationships (Durgel and Bilici, 2017).
Within the scope of this phenomenological study, immigrant parents' experiences of raising children in a different culture were investigated. Data were collected through semi-structured interviews with 10 immigrant parents living in Turkey. The data obtained were subjected to content analysis and themes and codes were created.According to the findings, immigrant parents were seen to make efforts to develop shared living practices between two cultures while also adapting their parenting strategies in a new country. Furthermore, parallel goals were established in line with the child-rearing approaches in the countries they migrated to, as parental responsibilities increased. Additionally, immigrant parents expressed concerns, particularly about their children's potential exclusion in the school environment while raising children in a different country.These findings carry important implications for educators; It encourages them to proactively promote a more inclusive educational environment and gain a deeper understanding of the unique perspectives and needs of immigrant families who are integral stakeholders in the educational process.