My Father's Short Story: Shameka

In present-day society, families go through several problems and arguments regarding numerous issues which would have been considered unacceptable in past times. Throughout a variety of different cultures, the level of respect and obedience for one’s parents has diminished while the negotiation of conformity and rebellion has risen. This statement is supported and evidential in two different stories, “Two Kinds” by Amy Tan and “Everyday Use” by Alice Walker. Although these stories represent different cultures, they both exemplify the values and importance of family relations; as well as demonstrate in every culture families face social problems. In both these stories, two major topics stood out which allowed me to compare each one to one

Stephen’s father begins to notice all the time his son and Leka spend together talking, laughing, and enjoying each other’s company and so do the other pulp-cutters. They make ridiculous assumptions as to why Stephen and Leka spend so much time together, and they judge Leka, saying he is odd and has weird intentions just because he s from another country. Stephen s father orders his son to quit spending time with and talking to Leka because of the embarrassment it is causing him. At this moment Stephen feels scared and pressured by his father to obey because he is his father after all, and in the end he is convinced to distance himself from Leka. Although Stephen makes this decision that appears to show he‘s reverted to his old ways and beliefs of his father, we are given hope as we see Stephen still cares enough to wake Leka from a nightmare. Stephen grew up surrounded by men who believed they needed to be strong and fearless to be the best men they could be. He adopted these beliefs as his own because he didn’t know any better. When Leka began sharing his stories, Stephen was exposed to

“Mom I need to tell you something,” Charlie said to himself in front of a mirror. “No that's wrong… I got it. Mom I know you don’t listen to me that much, but I need you to listen to this. No- No-No. That’s wrong too.” Charlie said as he was still talking in front of his mirror. Well, Charlie thought to himself, if I say that then maybe she will also know that I want her to listen to me more. He went up to his mom and said to her that

Do people disagree with their parents? What do they do? How do both sides react?In the short story “Biderbiks Don’t Cry” by Avi, a boy named Charlie goes to a dance, and comes home beat up. Charlie confronts to his dad and he gets irated. Through this story, the author unfolds the theme of bravery.

Johnny walked into the living room, his stomach feeling queasy. His parents look his way in dull manner. They didn’t want Johnny home. They like him out with his friends, not bothering them. Truth is, they felt as if they wouldn’t be good parents even if they tried, so they thought “Why try?” They also didn’t want Johnny to end up like them so, they pushed him away and acted like they couldn’t stand him. Little did they know they were just hurting Johnny by doing so. They had planned to kick Johnny out on this night. They thought he would end up better off with the Greasers. So, when Johnny walked in his mother said, “Go pack your stuff and get out my house.”

Per the tutor's request, the mother and father ceased asking the son about his day as often. They became less protective and more carefree of their son's activities under the promise from his tutor that this was what he needed. " Mrs. Coble," the tutor said, ""I think this kid is hurting. You know? Here's a serious, sensitive kid, telling you he'd like to take on some grown-up challenges, and you're giving him the message that he can't be trusted.

“How ya doin’?” Topanga asked as she peeked into her daughter’s bedroom. A frown entered her face when she realized Riley had barely packed. “Sweetie, we are leaving tonight. The truck has to be loaded.” Topanga reminded as she grabbed the empty suitcase off the floor and started packing the clothes in Riley’s closet. “I’m not going, Mom.” Riley protested from her bed. “You are going Riley. Moving is apart of showing you the world. Now why don’t you help me pack your room?” Topanga answered. Riley sighed as she removed herself from her bed and started towards her desk. Slowly, she loaded the items from her desk into the box. “Fine, I’ll go, but I am not going to like it.” the usual cheerful Riley huffed.

Azizah Moore is a 24 year old mother along with sister. She’s always colder than usual because she works at the hospital. She wants the best for her siblings including her son. Azizah’s relationship with Tay was perplex, but they figure it out. When their parents leave for vacation, she comes over to watch them. After school one day Tay came home raving. She had a behavior report because she got in trouble at school. Azizah was not home at the moment, so Tay started on homework to pass time. When Azizah came home she asked “How was your day?”

Looking back at my past, I recall my mother and father’s relationship as if it were yesterday. I am only four years old, small and curious; I tended to walk around my home aimlessly. I would climb book shelves like a mountain explorer venturing through the Himalayans, draw on walls to open windows to my own imagination, or run laps around the living room rug because to me I was an Olympic track star competing for her gold medal; however my parents did not enjoy my rambunctious imagination. My parents never punished me for it but would blame each other for horrible parenting skills; at the time I did not understand their fights, but instead was curious about why they would fight.

I didn’t know what I would do without Mother; she was my rock, the only thing that was constant in my life. She was my generous advisor, unmoving and strong. I pushed these thoughts away from my head; that was in the past, I couldn’t change it, and it could never be undone. Finally reaching my destination, I sprinted up the front steps, grabbed the brass knocker, and slammed it onto the giant wooden door. The door creaked open, and an annoyed voice spoke through the crack. “Adi, I’m busy right now, please come later.” The door was starting to close before I spoke, “Elle,” I said, my voice cracking, “please, Mother has died, and this act has been passed, and Father doesn’t know what to do, and I don’t know what to do.” The door flung open, and Elle started running in the direction of our house. I ran after her, and when we reached the house, Elle pushed the door open, and yelled, “Father? Father? I’m here!” When she finally found my father, sitting at the table, head in his hands, she embraced him from behind. “I’m here,” she whispered. “Girls, sit down, we have matters to discuss.” He

The grandmother is frustrated because she cannot get Sophie to stop taking her clothes off at the park (164). She declares, “John and my daughter agree Sophie is a problem, but they don’t know what to do.” (164). Subsequently, the grandmother offers the suggestion, “You spank her, she’ll stop” because she considers it acceptable based on her cultural background (164). However, John and Natalie are against spanking because they believe it gives children low self-esteem, and “In America, parents not supposed to spank the child.” (165). After many frustrating attempts to get Sophie to keep her clothes on, the grandmother spanks her anyway (165). Following that, Sophie keeps her clothes on in the park, but the grandmother does not reveal to Natalie how she succeeded in gaining Sophie’s compliance (165). This success leads to a short period of harmony between Sophie, the grandmother, and Natalie.

The narrators interactions with his own children, his ruthless questioning and inability to let anything go, reflect on the amount of control he craves in his own life. The narrator sees Vasek on his way to work and says to him, “‘Hey there boy! Do we know each other?’ The boy looked up and replied, ‘Hi Dad. Maybe we do.’

From the front seat, my father turned around and looked at Ashley and me. “Get out, we’re here,” he said in a monotonous tone. I tried to read my mom’s and his face. What did they expect from this? Did they have a good

When I looked up I noticed rob was looking at my arm so I pulled my sleeve down further and he looking up at me with saddened eye 'Marina?' He questioned me 'yes?' 'Can I show you something?' He asked standing up 'I guess' I mumbled pulling Lizzy with me 'just you honey' 'oh...' 'Dad I'm coming with' she said standing with her arm on my waist 'it's okay you both go with him well be washing the dishes now anyways' pat said standing up and walking with some dishes to the kitchen. Rob had already walked

My partner, Micaya, have the ability to be social with other or great with communication with several people. In addition, she is also creative minded, or she can make the dull things become fun by making creative ideas. One thing she really do is take things in consideration by taking the risk of doing something from other prospective. Micaya is a hard working person that will focus more on her work that she feels like is important and in her interest. To continue, she is always an outgoing, straight forward person who is serious when it comes to her work.