Family Essays

A family gives us the reason to do something. Parents are the backbone for our success. They encourage, support and motivate us in every good way. In my case, along with my parents, my grandparents (the maternal side), played this role. I was four years old when my parents left …

From an early age, I realized I could never become Iron Man – not because I wasn’t a billionaire, a genius inventor, or Robert Downey Jr., but because iron has the scent of blood. On select summer Sunday mornings, my grandfather would take me on his motorcycle, navigating the narrow …

Approximately 1% of all babies in Canada are born with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD), due to maternal consumption of alcohol during pregnancy. This alcohol exposure causes a permanent brain damage that result in growth problems, birth defects behavioral and learning disabilities as well as psychological problems. The purpose of …

When you think about family you think of a married father and mother with their children living together in one home. Nowadays, everyone’s lifestyle is different. My family may not have it all together, but together we have all it all. There are 5 individuals in my family. I have …

In 2015, a fire grew in my soul. It was a fire that was trapped inside and couldn’t come out. The fire was created by someone who was supposed to love and care for me but never did. The person who was supposed to lead me on a good path …

For this research paper, an understanding of the role that sports parents play will be demonstrated as well as what it tells us about the impacts and pressures it has on children in youth sports. The main reason why this topic is important is because many athletes as children cannot …

Living in southwest Louisiana, everyone is affected by the culture which embodies the residents of the Pelican State. Those of us born and raised in the boot, take much of the culture for granted. Whether considering dining options, musical entertainment, or just striking up a conversation with a friendly stranger, …

The top 1% of families in the United States made more than 25 times what families in the bottom 99% did. This is merely just a fact of income inequality but what we should examine is the way the income is distributed amongst a household. Income inequality is the unequal …

There are multiple cultural aspects that influence not only the way we view others, but also how we interact with other people. Culture is a strong part of a person’s life because it determines their views and values. The way individuals grow up within their culture can easily follow throughout …

Abstract The purpose of this study was to review the research that has been done regarding interracial couples in family therapy to gain a better understanding on issues they face and insights that have been gained through the process of clinical practice. This study focused on heterosexual interracial couples with …