Hundreds of new cultivars developed here that were far superior to their Asian and Indian parents.

Ganesh was born in New York, the daughter of Indian immigrant parents.

"It is difficult to talk to Indian parents about things like boyfriends," she said.

For years, Indian parents have spent the holiday correcting myths taught their children in public schools.

Increasingly, Indian parents are being asked by schools to speak about Thanksgiving.

It also provided for Indian parents' involvement on school boards.

Ramdhanie attributes the strength of her supposed powers to the fact that she has Indian and Irish parents.

Gupte himself received "many painful letters and phone calls" from Indian parents.

He was born to Indian and Iranian parents.

"Indian parents who are immigrants might not have the network in the States necessary to arrange a marriage easily," she said.