But that 6 year-old grows up in the presence of his father who brought him to whatever country they emigrated to. Therefore, the 6 year-old follows in the footsteps of his father, and doesn't become assimilated.
That 6 year-old kid probably wouldn't have too much trouble fitting in at school, but I can see how a difficult situation (eg. the father not being able to find work) would probably affect the social life of the child (shame, embarrassment, etc...).
