Word: hamtramck
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Walk through Detroit's Hamtramck neighborhood on any given day and you'll smell the intoxicating aroma of Polish sausages and perogis wafting down the street. In nearby Greektown, flaming cheese lights up cheery restaurant windows, and in Dearborn, Middle Eastern bakeries entice with flaky desserts dripping in honey. These are everyday reminders that the Motor City boasts one of the most ethnically diverse populations in the country - thanks in large part to the U.S. automakers. Say what you will about the troubled corporate giants, but one accomplishment is undeniable: they gave countless immigrant families a sweet taste...
...whim, we fail to equip them to handle the hardships, disappointments and struggles of adult life. And to treat youngsters as full-fledged adults from the age of two is to rob them of a true childhood experience, which is essential in producing a well-adjusted adult. ROBERT KOLINSKI Hamtramck, Mich...