I got somewhat the same response from my family, my father in particular.

Before my grandfather passed away, I asked him a couple of questions about Ireland and where we came from. He responded that he really didn't know and that when he was growing up it was better to forget that stuff and become an "American".

My dad had a few "fairy tale" ideas about our background and where we were from in Ireland. As I started doing some reading and research, I found a wealth of information. At that point, my father became more disinterested, even though I thought it would cause the opposite.

I've tried to interest him in what I've learned, but I won't force it on him, but just let it out there.

If he wants to join in, he's welcome to, but I'm not going to let his attitude spoil my fun.