In one of the few experimental studies to examine the connection or caregiving frameworks in families influenced by parental detainment, surveyed attachment in 54 kids between the ages of 2.5 and 7.5 years whose moms were detained. ... Poehlmann (2005) found that nature of the kid's caregiving surroundings anticipated the cognitive improvement of youthful kids raised by relatives as the aftereffect of maternal imprisonment. ... Research that spotlights on kids whose parents are detained has been very constrained, notwithstanding the developing quantities of children who are influenced by ...

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The social pressure bearing down on all sides, influenced by the media, by the press, touted in the ladies home journal, if you just do this, you"ll be happy, if you just buy this soap, this house, this washer and dryer. ... Lots of kids with nothing to do. ... and the other kid replies, "you gotta do something, doncha?" ... It symbolized the new kid generation, more united than anything we had in the 80s, with flake groups, punk rock, heavy metal, or anything we have today, the kids took to the music and the dance floor with a passion. ... What kind of music is this, parents wanted to kno...

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The strongest influences in Wes Moore's life were strong positive influences that helped guide him into the successful adult he is now, and unfortunately the other Wes Moore had several presences in his life that, although not intentionally, steered him down the wrong path. ... Even their father had an influence because even though they were not present in their upbringing, the lack of their presence and the few memories the boys had of them affected the Wes Moore's in big ways. The final role models that in large part influenced the lives of these boys were Tony, for the other Wes M...

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MTV, Nickelodeon, and VH1 produce huge profits for Viacom by catering to moody teenagers, fickle kids, and music loving baby boomers. ... They can be dubbed as reference groups, which are sets of people, whose norms and values influence consumer's behavior. ... Viewer reference groups are sets of people, whose norms and values influence consumer's behavior. MTV would probably use college fraternities, sororities, and high school seniors to influence them in their programming choices. ... Nickelodeon is in the enviable position of being able to extend its brand name to everything from...

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The media, our environment, and our culture influence the decisions, thoughts, and feelings that could result in poor judgment in us and to the future of our children. ... Watching my step kids suffering through that was one the saddest moments I've ever experienced. ... My step kids had to make adjustments with their school, friends, and their environment because of the change of their status. My experience gave me structure in life that changed my outlook and belief that my children will not go through the same situation that my step kids had to experience. ... Parenting skills and ...

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At the microsystem level, bi-directional influences are strongest and have the greatest impact on the child. ... We lived in a 3 bedroom home which housed 2 of my aunts who had 3 kids between them, as well as my grandmother, mother, brother, 2 sisters and me. ... The more fortunate kids at school would make comments regarding our clothes, saying stuff like "tell your mom to get a job and buy you a dress that isn't from the 1800's". ... I think it was because they wanted so badly to be accepted and hated being looked down on by the more fortunate kids in our neighborhood. ... The mac...

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Even when my mother took us kids out to eat we had to be careful. ... Steve did not believe her so he started to ask us kids and got the same answer. ... We kids then turned to my grandmother for help. ... That's when we kids started to come up with ways to make money to help out. ... Steve was driving into town one day when he was pulled over and arrested for driving under the influence. ...

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The immediate environment of the family is one that has crucial influence of the development of a child, because it can either facilitate or impede the process. ... In Essie Mae case, the socioemotional effects of racial issues that existed in the immediate setting of her neighborhood had an influence on the relationship between her and her peer group. ... In chapter 3 of Coming of Age, she deals with a series of incidences that come about as a result of her interaction between two white kids. ... Through her experiences with the white kids prior to and after the "cinema incident", we can see ...

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Most parents whose kids are well into their 20's or so, say that the most stressful years for them were the teenage years. ... After a hard day at work they come home and half to start all over by picking the kid up if required, getting supper ready, cleaning up the mess that was left in the morning and on and on. ... Other outside influences can be how much your partner goes out a week, and just whom it is they are going with. ... A lot of people had friends that were bad influences on them but over the years realized they were bad influences, and kind of drew apart from them. The 13% th...

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Most parents whose kids are well into their 20's or so, say that the most stressful years for them were the teenage years. ... After a hard day at work they come home and half to start all over by picking the kid up if required, getting supper ready, cleaning up the mess that was left in the morning and on and on. ... Other outside influences can be how much your partner goes out a week, and just whom it is they are going with. ... A lot of people had friends that were bad influences on them but over the years realized they were bad influences, and kind of drew apart from them. The...

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As Gatto highlights, "a considerable number of well-known Americans never went through the twelve-year wringer our kids currently go through, and they turned out all right. ... Even with many contradictions, the reason these myths continue to persist in our society is because of the strong media influence. ... The influence of media can be seen in Gary Soto's experience who spent "the mornings in front of the television that showed the confortable lives of white kids"(Soto 24). ... This widespread "Myth of the Model Family" brings negative effects to our society b...

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Both of my parents were involved, and my father was very helpful; even though he had a job and two other kids to take care of while my mother was taking care of me. ... The only problem my parents had when I was born is that they had two other kids to take care of then I came and it was a little more work than they thought they can handle. ... This helps me, because knowing more than one culture influences my cognitive development. ... I think even if I were to grow older, I would teach my kids to live by the same way I lived. ... There are many people in my life that have influenced me, bu...

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These roles can be influenced by gender, society, or individual personality. I have chosen two articles that exemplify how two women have crossed the barriers of societal influence to create their own role in their families. ... Now, when baby Danny starts to cry in the car, one of the other kids pops a pacifier into his mouth." ... After looking at all of the components, from the support of the kids to Katy's uplifting words, it is definite that the Soulas family has shown a complete equifinality towards happiness. ...

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The molecules are the kids of the family setting and the embryos are the parents. ... Parents are the teachers of community and they are the ones who influence their family. ... The idea of community is slipping away because nowadays many of kids are rebelling against their parents, which causes an immature community. ... I feel sorry for the kids who are born into nothing because their mother is not of age nor has enough sense to raise their child. ...

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Introduction Often, when we think of a happy family, we think of the average nuclear family consisting of a husband, wife, and possibly two kids. ... However, if those kids don't meet the expectations of society we tend to blame the parent for not disciplining their kids the 'right way'. ... This is because it means they have no contact with that potential influence, or if it becomes normal to the child and they grow up by the parent that is still around along with outside influences such as extended family and peers. ...

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Many criminal theories, especially social control theory, define the family as being a major influence in the deterrence of crime. ... Though many kids strive to get a weekend without their parents, in the long run a child is better with supervision providing both attention and guidance. ... "Family resources and the amount of parental attention given to children is strongly influenced by the number of parents in a household," (Bryson 1997). ... In the 1997 annual report provided by the Census Bureau it states that "family resources and the amount of parental attention given to children is str...

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The title of the first section "The Veil" reflects a major influence of Marjane Satrapi's life, as she battles its oppression in her life and in school. ... Like most kids, Marjane learns a lot of her opinion towards the veil from her parents. Her opposition to the veil was greatly influenced by her parents actively protesting, her mother was actually featured on the cover of European and Iranian newspapers protesting, "I was really proud of her". ... Religion actively influences Marjane Satrapi, from her beliefs in God to the very institution whose oppression she ove...

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The Cosby Show influenced my family and me, because it showed America what a typical family was like. ... Sondra didn't marry a man and have kids straight out of high school. ... The Cosby Show, influenced me because the show dealt with social problems, celebrating family life, family respect, parents, sibling rivalry, and growing up in way that my family and me could relate to. I think that the show will continue to influence others because of the positivity the show brought, even though the show has been off of air for twenty-two years (re-runs play). ...

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The parental abuse suffered by Hall was perceived as unjust, as his father abused him often, under the influence of alcohol and drugs, for his own pleasure. ... 'A bad father did something to his kids and the kid did the exact same thing I did -- he shot him', Hall mentioned, what he learned from the television show. ... Hence, Hall held beliefs favorable to criminal coping, as the aggressive coping mechanism was instilled through the heavy influence under his father. ...

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Everybody asks themselves at least once in life, "do I want kids?... "I think we're going to," she said. (18) Although Rex was making excuses for being homeless, he always had a great intellectual influence on his children. ... For example, Rex told his kids not to use kerosene as a fire starter but, Lori tried to use it and it resulted in having blisters on her hands. ...

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Many different cultural contexts are the garden from which my identity grows, and although I would not consider myself a "cultural broker" or a "third culture kid," the ways in which I perform my culture leads to the creation of an enriched cultural blossoming of my identity (p.207-209, Martin, Judith N., & Thomas K. ... These events happen at the same time as more historically important national and world events and in my case was influenced by them. ... When we examine the role of history in intercultural communication, we gain an understanding of how our past influences ...

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All was well until about the age of five, her mother married and there was now a stepfather; not your typical nice guy who loved the kids, or maybe he did love them just a little to much. ... Being an avid reader as she already was, she was influenced by other writers. ...

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She expresses her complaint, "I"m getting the frig out of here as soon as possible and starting my own life where there will be no such things as loads of kids and father who stutters his head off whenever he talks to anybody half important, embarrassing his family to death"(16). ... A simple misunderstanding of their parent's love for them would in time influence the children's behavior and attitude. ...

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The result of this decline perhaps involves couples not marrying and simply start raising kids like my parents did. ... They are immediately influenced to trust and care for their teammates and coaches considering that they're all on the team for the same reason- to play a sport they all love. ...

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The most obvious portrayal of this, is Darryl's prized "Pool Room", which contains a collection of everything of significance to him over time, from photographs to beer mugs and the kids" childhood crafts to Trace's Sunshine TAFE diploma in hairdressing. ... The global force is very much directed by the powerful corporate and governmental sectors, which dictate and influence much of our lives. ...

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