1. When I Was Puerto Rican
... . Negi had a close knit family which provided love and support. Her mother encouraged maturation, education, responsibility, propriety, and respect. Her father, when he was present, promoted her growth by answering questions and bringing knowledge into the home usually in the form of reading material. According to Zastrow & Kirst-Ashman (2004), "A good family environment provides nurturance, support, guidance, and a safe, secure ... structures. Getting out of the house and away from her family once in a while was healthy for her to stay independent and not lose her sense of self. Accord...
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- Grade Level: High School