What does my daughter REALLY THINK about living in Dominican Republic 

I bust out laughing when she said Dominican eat lots of Platano and salami. I looked at my plate and that's exactly what I'm eating. I'm in Miami.😂

I’m a first gen Dominican born in the U.S. and moved to D.R. with my family 25 years ago. We raised our children here and were able to give them much better quality of life. I don’t regret it for a second. Coming “home” was the best decision we ever made. I love hearing about people who relocate here and have such a positive experience. Your daughter is adorable and so poised. Blessings to your family. Thank you for sharing your story.

I can see her become an important person to Dominicans whether it is in business, politics, arts, television, or music. She is a beautiful person.

I was waiting for her to speak Spanish, but as soon as she said "locrio" I knew what her level is!

Wow she speaks Spanish with out an accent. She speaks like a Dominican 👍

Her pronunciation of Spanish words is spot on. Your family did a good job raising her to be bilingual.

This is awesome! She’s bright, confident, and poised! She is now international exposure! Great job, Mom and Dad!!!

As a Dominican living in USA for 42 years I know that is difficult to adapt to a new culture, but later we learn to live and love the countries that welcomed us.

She is a better speaker than most 30 year olds out there. More articulated, very coherent and clear ideas. Good job dad..!! 👏🏻

For us dominican it's a must to teach our kids spanish in the usa it's part of our culture been bilingual has great advantage where ever you live. Great video Jay

Love to see good Americans coming to DR, happy to have you and your family.

Jay, I am African and most of us love parables. The apple does not fall far from the tree. What an awesome job raising your daughter. She looks so composed and mature. One of the primary reasons immigrants start looking to returning to their homelands as they grow older is precisely due to your daughter's observation - people are just generally nicer overseas. And at some point chasing money becomes less and less important to trade off with a happier less stressful life. Nice interview.

Shes so intelligent and well mannered. Being fluent in both languages, will be such a boost to her future.As a school teacher ,I always believe the kids,they can be brutally honest lol

My husband doesn’t know Spanish but he visited Domincan Republic with me 5 times and he loves it, he was born in Jamaica 🇯🇲 but grew up here in NYC…I am teaching him Spanish for long time but he knows a little big but ask him about food he knows all Dominican food name hahahaha…It’s more easy for children to learn a language than adults but Spanish is easy to learn when you are around people who speak Spanish most of the time..She sound so pretty speaking in Spanish❤NYC

How cute she is. My daughter is half Palestinian half Dominican I’m trying to to encourage her learning Spanish but nothing motivates her to. She learned Chinese before Spanish 😢 she’s even learning Japanese. I need to take her to DR to see if she if it motivates her.

Wow she don’t even sound like she’s American, when she’s speak Spanish👏👏👏😊 I am Dominican, but I live here in New York for almost 16 years and I’m hoping and praying that one day. I can just go back for good and stay in my beautiful ,la Romana. ❤🇩🇴 bless you, you have a beautiful family. Enjoy your country now Dominican and much success to you🙏🏾🫡

She's adorable. She is your wife's twin.

She is very intelligent. She is very knowledgeable of her surrounding. Communication skills is very high. She is talking with confidence. God bless the family.

I’m Dominican and become us citizen, i follow you, I’m living in New Jersey she is so sweet and I love your family, you see in DR everyone is the same back or white , I’m glad you talking about DR , I love this channel

Hey you look like my cousin I though you were Dominican! I’m so happy I came across this video, your daughter is beautiful and intelligent! I’m happy for you and your family, Dominican Republic is a paradise has it all, a small continent. God bless you and your family brother, John 3:16.

Wow you talking about her doing things for you and translating gave me flashbacks to my own childhood when I had to translate for my mom here in the states starting at age 5 😅 My mom came from DR but my siblings and I were born here. My dream is to move back and raise my kids there! They love San Pedro 🩷

I loved this video, this girl is really smart. I am Dominican and have been living in the United States since I was 14 years old. For me, this has been one of the most important videos on this channel. Thank you very much. I want to move back.

Brother Jay seems to be paid by the PRM to speak on behalf of the nation. This man loves the island more than some Dominicans.😂

God bless your adorable beautiful daughter.

Great video Jay, maybe your best video ever. When a child speaks, its like speaking from their hearts. Thanks for showing us your daughter brother Jay.

You two have done an amazing job raising her. She is a very smart girl. Very articulate and relaxed speaker. God Bless to you all. 😊

They say children always tell the truth. So I guess we’re all right after all. I am very impress how Leah answer the question. I like this interview. Great idea. 👌👌👌👌👌

She’s so cute and sweet God bless her 😊

My son is Dominican. When he came to the United States, specifically Philadelphia Pennsylvania, he spoke very little English. I attributed that to attending school with mostly Spanish speakers. A year after moving to Montgomery Alabama, my son Angelo speaks English about 90 percent. He has picked up English colloquialisms, and he understands what them mean. My wife’s English has approved immensely. We have a toddler and my wife speaks Spanish to him and I encourage that. My wife and my son Angelo but received their 10 year permanent residence card. I told my wife 5 years she must complete her nursing school because I want to move to the Dominican Republic 6 months out of the year. I love the Dominican Republic. My Spanish is about 30 percent.

She’s beautiful. I went to visit last year and saw my niece with her daughters in a beautiful apartment with security. The kids were in private school. Their life is great over there.

Congrats on the move, enjoy DR, it’s a marvelous place!!!!

Love her conversation with her dad the kid is funny and smart 😂

Hi, there; bro, you forgot to ask your daughter a very key question: "schools". That's the first thing any parents with children would like to know before making their move to a foreign country. Your daughter is very smart and articulate. Congrats

❤ glad you're daughter is happy with our little island. she made me smile knowing she's loving it. brung back alot of memories for me when I was young. 🇩🇴🇩🇴

There's a big difference between visiting a place and settling there. Punta Cana 🏖️ might be a top choice for many foreigners, but for her, it's lower on the list. Thanks to her parents, she's got a deep understanding of the country and culture. Dad, you're doing an amazing job with your daughter! 🏆 It would be great if you could share your experience with racism in a video. Have you faced it? I grew up in Santo Domingo, 🇩🇴 but I didn't know about racism or bullying until I moved to the US. 🇺🇲 #DominicanRepublic #Culture #Travel ✈️ #NoAlRacism #StopBullying #Education #Respect #Diversity

My son has been to the Dominican Republic three times. We were there for a wedding three months ago. We hang out in Sto Dgo, Ballaibe and Casa de Campo. . My kid told me he wanted to move there. My two other kids have not visited the island much and were born in the US. They are 10, 17, and 19, and they all are proud Dominicans.

His daughter is so beautiful and articulate. Happy she likes living there without separation anxieties.

She's so beautiful and smart! God bless ❤🇩🇴❤️💙

This is so inspiring!! I’m from Montgomery al and have outgrown this place. Crime is getting worse here on a daily. Lost my brother to gun violence here last year and I just don’t want to live here anymore. My son is 5 and knows a little Spanish from playing the Spanish learning game on his tablet. I purposely intended on him starting to learn Spanish because I know that one day I want to expose him to different cultures/places, particularly outside of the country, which is something I've never had the chance to experience. He was diagnosed with Autism and the school system here is not well equipped for kids like him. I was just talking to his dad about how I want him to completely learn Spanish and get him a passport so that we can travel out of the country together. We already have our passports. I just need to get one for my son. I want so much more for my son & us. I've always wanted to live a non traditional life/do something bold and was always different. Your daughter is beautiful & I enjoyed hearing her speak about her experience with moving outside of the country. I can tell that she loves it there! Thanks for inspiring me!

Im Dominican leaving in Arizona, and I have to, but DR is better to raise kids. She is adorable!

Wow She is so smart, God Bless her🙏🏻🙏🏻🥰

That was a great video and idea giving it from a child's perspective to give some comfort to those with children letting them know it's possible...Salute..

Muy bien por Leyha jajaja mi hija se llama igual que ella , Dios la bendiga grandemente, que bueno que ella disfrute de nuestro país como lo esta haciendo, nuestro país es maravilloso y agradable para vivir

Very adorable and intelligent 10 year old. Really love this interview with your daughter

I want to hear her speak Spanish. You should do an interview or have her speak in Spanish to other people and translates to you while going around town. She even has an accent. Amazing she's learned in 2 years.

Me and my sister moved to the US at me 13 and her at 7 so it was easier for us to pick up the language then grown ups . ! I'm glad they made the move. You can tell this man and family love my island 🏝️🇩🇴. God bless you 🙏🏽 and please don't let none of this negative comments change your love for my country. Wow her Spanish is Dominican 😅😅. Que limda ❤

Smart and beautiful kid❤

Wow I can not believe I saw your daughter. I think FL and DR look similar.

I'm moving soon too I'm a native race in BK since 6 years old go back foward I'm Glad many folks from U.S.A moving to D.R.

She’s so beautiful God bless her I’m dominican ❤she so confident of what she’s liked Is it so good that she’s enjoyed living in the Dominican Republic I live in the USA 🇺🇸 But I wish I can go back to my country I love my puerto plata GOD BLESS YOU ♥️🥰

Love your video, I’m from Nagua (the northeast) of the DR.

Great conversation, she's adorable and I'm seeing more of Norberis in her face as she's getting older... #Hotep

She looks very comfortable here

Wow. Very smart kid and knows her Spanish very well

Hi thanks for love my country, I live right now in Boston MA. Your daughter is very beautiful same you, God bless us .!❤

May God bless you and your family

She's poised, Smart and has the brightest eyes and smile. She just laid it all out. Good one James, love watching you and Norberis, and your daughter just shines for both of you. Nice vid brother.

Welcome to Dominican RD🇩🇴🇩🇴🇩🇴.I saq this video by chance .I wish you a happy time living in Quisqueya, a beatiful place🏝🏖.Thank you for your impressions of the country and its people. Please find the girl some good fried chicken, of course there is👌😊 Blessing .🙌

I would love to do what you did. I am Dominican and did not have the privilege to grow up there. Now in my 40s I live in Dominican Republic in my spirit daily. ❤❤❤

We're proud to listen people's like you God bless you and your family

She is beautiful!! I believe she got so much to impact the island and communities!!

I love this interview, god bless your family. Me gustó mucho esta entrevista, Dios bendiga su familia, welcome to Dominican Republic 😊❤

I was hoping you’d touch on her schooling, and how she adjusted to it over there. She’s very well-spoken, so I’m guessing she’s a good student. You and Norberis have done a great job raising her.

Great topic. You left me with more questions than answers. I'ma watch this again actually paying attention and hit you up. But most definitely you gotta cover the school situation and the costs and options.

As a dominican i can tell she even has a dominican accent speaking spanish 🤣😍, God bless her.

What I can tell you is that for 10 years she can express herself professionally

Love what you are doing with your baby. I also love your content. Great job, brother

iI like this vid. "Could we have left you in Florida by yourseld, No way".. she cute and smart.. Well done Jay.. This one going to be a high flyer.

Blessings to the young lady and family! You can tell parents put lots of thought into this move and their daughter’s physical, mental and emotional stability was at upmost priority while planning this life changing move. Good job to the parents!

I love love love when I hear foreigners talking and loving my country like you do either if you made it by convenience or not!! That beautiful girl is so smart and articulated, bravooooo!!!

Channel Growing fast nice... BIGGUP

Bless her!!🙏

Yes! The D R are so good for family!! The culture love family and children!!

Your daughter is so cute! Children will adjust easily especially at a young age! Thanks so much for sharing. Your wife and you have done an excellent job with your daughter, I am sure it is easier once you have family as well ❤❤

Off topic, but would you make a video on barbershop experience in DR💈?

She so precious…. ❤️

This is awesome...

Wow I lovee dominica I was there just last week at vik arena Blanca in Punta Cana people are very friendly

Thanks Jay.

Thank you Mr. Jay for sharing. I shared this video with friends and family in the State's. God bless you and your daughter.

Aww! I love this! She’s so sweet. My 5 year old granddaughter came with us last summer to SD. I was there for 2 weeks, they stayed for about a month. She told us that she wants to celebrate her bday in SD in June ❤ She goes to an all Spanish speaking school so all of her subjects as well as aftercare is in Spanish. At home we listen to a lot of Bachata and other Spanish music and we speak to her in Spanish. Kids catch on so fast.

She's very intelligent, great job

Excellent content. Thank you for providing a perspective for your beautiful daughter

Great video Jay your daughter is adorable God bless her and the whole family. Great stuff like your videos.

Dios la bendiga. She knows our country better than some of us.

God Bless the Family and thanks for sharing the video and giving us Real insight in your life.

Great video Jay, God bless your family.

Classic video. Thanks for sharing!

Good job bro,i'm glad you guys are happy,and continue to take care of your family!

Loved the Q&A. Very engaging.

I love this Jay. Glad to know your daughter was able to adjust so well. Having your wife and her family was big obviously. Continued best wishes for you and your family

She looks just like her mom! She’s a Smart girl

Great Video Jay 👍🏽 Thank you for Sharing 👏🏽

God bless you bro and your daughter you guys are doing a great job.

Very smart girl good luck bendiocones disfruta del país más lindo del mundo

That was awesome!!! 💪🏾💯

Thanks Bro, it’s very inspiring watching you and your daughter. I live in Thailand and my girlfriend is expecting our first child. God bless you and your family.🙏

Good job, God bless your family!!

She’s adorable. Bless her and great video.

❤Children learn very quickly, I have been in the USA for 5 years and I still have a hard time with the English language.