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    16 Things Bosnian Kids Who Grew Up In America Will Understand

    You can take the Bosanac out of Bosnia, but you can't take the Bosnia out of the Bosanac.

    1. Curse words...so many curse words....

    2. Going outside with wet hair? Forget about it.

    3. But don't worry if you get sick...

    4. The first day of school is always a strugglefest

    5. Think you get to sleep in on weekends? Think again.

    6. “Pamet u glavu” everytime you leave the house.

    7. Other kids got grounded or got toys taken away. That's cute. You got the drvena kašika.

    8. Straight A's and one B? Sramota!

    9. You wouldn't dare cut your fingernails at night.

    10. Had a bad dream? Turn over your pillow, drink some water, go to the bathroom....oh, you had crumbs in your bed?! That's why!

    11. Your parents with college degrees work blue collar jobs.

    12. And still have enough time to cook amazing Bosnian food (which they make sure you eat all of).

    13. Which is probably why you get “gladne oči” so often.

    14. You spent a lot of your childhood waiting “10 more minutes” by the door for your parents to leave a friend's house.

    15. You also spent a lot of your childhood translating conversations, phone calls, and important documents.

    16. But looking back on it, it's all worth it because you're one of the few from a small country with unique culture, and the best food, music, and films in the world.