My Family Strengths And My Life

36-48 mos. - interested in new experiences, Cooperates with other children, Plays “Mom” or “Dad”, increasingly inventive in fantasy play, Dresses and undresses, Negotiates solutions to conflicts, more independent;

She let Sophia, first daughter, play the piano. Louisa, second daughter, is the “wild one”. She is very “willful … obstinate … and fly[s] into a rage…” (Chua 11). Amy Chua wants her children to be successful in the future and drills many useful aspects of life, as well as the Chinese traditions.

They have one child, Naomi, who is 3 years old and lived with them all year.

Lauren has two younger siblings; David is age three, and Aneka is sixteen months old. Four months ago, Mrs. Smith was surgically treated for bone cancer of the spine and was at a hospital out of state for nearly three weeks. During that time, the Smith children stayed with their maternal grandparents and had limited contact with their mother via Skype. Mrs. Smith reports that

Angela cares for Manshu who is 2 years old and 3 year old Jessica. Manshu has just begun potty training and Jessica has just had a baby sister.

Dinahlee Martinez is twenty two years old and her birthday is on August seventh and she was born in nineteen ninety five. She loves cookies and milk as snacks. She has a lot of cousins from her father’s side, approximately fifteen cousins together and from her mother’s side she only has one cousin. She is a mommy girl and she has two dogs. She always wished she had more siblings and that is why she wants to have a big family when she gets older.

Annika Santos is fifteen and lives in Manchester Hills. She is the middle child; her older sister Erica is sixteen, and her younger brother Sam is seven. The Santos have lived in both McDonna and Atlanta, Georgia, as well as Florida before coming to Michigan. Annika currently attends Forest Hills Central High School as a ninth grade. To say that she is very involved with her school is an understatement.

Ryleigh is eleven years old and lives in Fairport, New York. She lives with her parents and her six siblings, including step-siblings. Both of Ryleigh's parents work at Applebee's as general managers. All of her siblings are older than her except her little brother. Ryleigh has been playing soccer since she was three. She and her family love spending time each other. They love watching

Terri reported the children are never home without one parent or the other there. The children have never been left unattended.

Tameka Johnson is a 38-year-old African American woman with 4 children. Her children are school aged ranging from 13-8 years old.

Her grandchildren would grow up to be very good people. At this moment, Lauren is 17, Jacob is 15, Taylor and Zach are 14, Vivian is 13, Troy is 6, and Darrin is 4. The kids have grown so much and Nancy is very proud of each of their many accomplishments. Nancy has said “I’m proud of them. I love to sit and watch their plays and concerts and sporting events!”

"Mother says dinner is ready," Ellie grinned foolishly, knowing that little interruptions always pushed Monica's buttons. As Monica was saying goodbye to her friend, Ellie popped her head back into the room. "You also need to go pick up Ryland from the Wheeler's house." With that last statement, Ellie Harlind made her way down the stairs of their two floor home. Ryland Harlind was the youngest child of three at eleven years old. Ryland and Monica were as close as siblings could be. Even with their five-year difference, people would think that there was no chance the age difference was over three years.

She is a grandmother to a four-year-old girl named Rebecca, and a 10-year-old boy named Chad. She says that she loves it. “Spending time with them brings light into my life,” She said. She wants grandkids from me but it is way to early from me to have kids

Jasmine is 37 years old. She is married to Johnny. They have 4 children together. Her home life has become increasingly stressful recently. Johnny has a back injury which means he is no longer able to work. Jasmine is working 3 jobs as a result so that her family is financially stable. There is also stresses regarding the children. Darren (17) has autism. He has been finding it increasingly difficult to deal with the changing and unsettled environment.Chelsea (16) has been experimenting with alcohol and dating. Jasmine is unhappy with her choice in boyfriend as he has previously been involved in crime. This has caused a lot of arguments and a breakdown in relationship. Jasmine's two youngest children Archie and Louise (4) are twins. Louise

We are a loving family of four, with both parents working in IT industry, and two little girls Irene and Vera. Irene is 4 and a half, and Vera just turning 1 and a half.