What is fascinating is that fathers exercise a unique social and biological influence on their children. ... This study, along with David Popenoe's work, suggests that a father's pheromones influence the biological development of his daughter, that a strong marriage provides a model for girls of what to look for in a man, and gives them the confidence to resist the sexual entreaties of their boyfriends.... Having gays all around allowed to marry will influence kids and their decisions on their partners. Gay parents means gay kids, and gay kids might influence or persuade other kids t...

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Some of these people studied in other countries and where heavily influenced by the other cultures of the hosting country. ... Ramatoulaye was heartbroken that her husband would decide to leave her for a younger woman after she gave birth and raised their 12 kids. ... She learns how to fix latches, pay the bills and provide for her kids; which is usually the responsibility of the man. She becomes a stronger woman because she then becomes influenced by the movie theater and the radio, which gives her a deeper understanding for the world. ... While she allows her kids to experience a life of fre...

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In the article, "Like Mexicans," Gary Soto states that his family tried to influence him to marry a Mexican girl, because they thought any other race was unacceptable. ... Katz witnesses two friends walking together, one friend swinging a book bag at the other kid and the kid ducking, avoiding getting hit. ... " The kid did not want to show fear so he stood still while the bag struck him on the side of his face and proudly said "See? ... Men want affection, but suppress the idea of it; they do not want to admit their feelings which is influenced by what Katz calls "the...

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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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Most parents allow their kids to go to middle school wearing provocative clothing and much too much makeup for their age. ... This may be the reason that kids will engage in sexual behavior before the appropriate age. Kids turn to what they see on television in ads and in movies and are being taught to be sexy and skimpy. ... As a result of this powerful media, society has an increasing amount of influence in the children's decision making than it did in the past. ... Parents need to start taking some time away from work or whatever it is that they are doing, and sit down with their kid...

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Divorce results in the absence of one parental influence. They therefore lose the other emotional, financial, and social influence. ... "After Divorce: Parents are struggling to put kids first." ... "Should You Stay Together For the Kids?" ...

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On the other hand, in the USA, kids rarely listen either to parents, or to grandparents. American children are much more independent at an early age than Russian kids. ... In my home country, it is normal when parents come to visit their kids; Moreover, they cook food for them and help with financial needs. ... In contrast, in America, when a child turns 18 years old, he starts an adult life: kids move out and rent their own apartment. ... It is a ritual that tells us that people with "bad eyes" can cause a negative influence on the child. ...

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She addresses these problems to the major influence that TV has on the younger generations. ... They sacrifice quality time with their kids with material objects to keep them busy. TV has become both a parent and a babysitter for kids. She also stated parents choose to forget to teach kids about God and religion something that seems to trouble her. ... We acknowledge that money has become the central role in a family and even kids seem to measure their happiness with how much money their parents will spend on them. ...

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In none of these areas they should allow any kind of sexism influence their duties as human beings. With that in mind, househusbands deeds should be the same because this way they will respect each other more, balance their lives, and teach their kids a better way to face relationships. ...

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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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Values today are all but forgotten, with kids disrespecting their parents and basically "running wild". ... This eventually turned into kids just being spanked and now some parents don't use any form of discipline and "let them make their own mistakes". ... Growing up with too much of a masculine or feminine influence could cause the child to develop inadequately or irregularly and could make him/her socially inept. ...

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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 Christian Bible greatly influenced our growing nation's proposed government. Although there have been many amendments and alterations done to our present government, our current laws reflect that influence and thus explain why gay marriage is illegal and widely unaccepted. ... Some believe that if homosexual marriage is legalized, that homosexuals will be teaching their kids in classrooms across America. ... What these people are really afraid of is that these homosexuals will teach their kids to be gay. ...

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His dad also served in the Navy, which influenced his decision. ... The kids were so used to going to their mother with everything that when Mr. Pittman came home, his kids rarely came to him for anything. ... After all, his kids 2. ...

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Economic factors, a rise in feminism, parents" influence, attitudes about sex, educational pursuits, and divorce statistics are discussed and their influence on women's attitudes toward marriage are explored. ... The belief that "kids do better" when their mothers control a larger fraction of family has been proven (Lundberg & Pollack). Parental influence and upbringing, no doubt, have a penetrating influence on a woman's ideas and her perceptions on marriage. Several studies have focused on parents" influence on a woman's marital timing. ... Modern attitudes about sex are also ...

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I feel that though our schooling and upbringings, we are influenced as to what the ideal of life is within this culture should be. ... In the past, wives were supposed to stay home and cook breakfast, clean house, take care of the kids, and cook dinner. ...

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The amount and quality of parental monitoring is influenced by different factors such as divorce, serious financial distress, drug abuse and even mental illness. ... Even when kids are predisposed toward delinquency because of personality traits such as low self-control and impulsive personality might improve their life when are exposed to positive and effective parenting. ...

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"The Storm": The setting The setting of this interesting short story sets the stage and produce the atmosphere that helps the reader feel the story. There are several elements in the setting of the storm, that will lay the groundwork for the rest of the short story. It was interesting ho...

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For example, this person sees her life filled with many surprises, with beautiful healthy kids, a great and successful job, and a good title. ... Sacrifices such as, having to stay away from her parents, since she plans to live in the stateside because it'll influence her kids to becoming social people and is familiar with the city outlook. ...

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She is regarded as a childlike, helpless creature detached from reality on one hand, but on the other hand , she is responsible for the purity of the world through her influence in the home. ... On the contrary, it seems a pretty bold decision when Nora turns her back on her husband and kids, and takes off into the snow to make her own way in the world. ...

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I am female, white, and straight. Five years from now, I will be living the American dream, marrying an average working-class hero type of man. I will be happy and in love. However, millions of United States citizens are being denied this same right which will someday legally merge me and my futu...

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In the movie Steel Magnolias it has many different relationships have been affected or influenced by Shelby's diabetes. Her family has always been there for her. She is her mom's little girl and she is protected by her brothers and her dad. I think that this brings her family closer together because...

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The father works, and the mother sits at home with the kids, ironing and looking out the window. ... Gender and sexuality have been a major influence on Esparanza growing up. ... The women on Mango Street have been a major influence on Esparanza. ...

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There is no doubt that being raised and educated by women had influence on her view of individuality. ... She also gave her kids as much freedom as possible. ... Her family had a big influence on her works, and the way she viewed society period. ... She even gave her kids as much freedom as possible. ...

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