Personal Statement : ' Curse Words '

The family dynamics of the household changed throughout the years of Dominic’s childhood. When Dominic was born, we lived in a rural

Ingrid is a social worker, wife, and a mother who lives in a two story colonial home with her husband and two daughters, aged 8 and 15 years old. She was active in the school of her children, serving on committees and volunteering to read in the classroom. She attended to church habitually, though her husband did not accompany her. Her interests included swimming, snorkeling, and hiking. Not only was she close to her immediate family, but also maintained frequent contact with her college friends living throughout the country. As well, Ingrid requires moderate assistance with most of her basic activities of daily living (BADL).

He grew up as the kid with the eagerness to learn and experience life along with the trait of intelligence which he used to his advantage. Sometimes he would give a random quote or fact out of the blue with no connection to the current topic. People would make fun of him out of jealousy to his knowledge

attitude he was.Sometimes he would feel desperately by the cruel fact that he can’t stand and be

He was also very selfish in his choices. One time, he made fun of his nephew for being poor.

He was angry because he was on the island. He was angry when Peter told on him. He was so angry he beat Peter up. Another event was when he

being “combative, and often let his feelings dictate his reactions and his favorite type of

Overall, the book gives an incredibly unique outlook on such an underserved community and exposes the harsh economical and social realities these people face under the ruse of “family” and “community.”

He develops thoughts that he should stay away from people, even if he enjoyed their company, he was trying to show that he was independent, but when you come from a well put off family and suddenly drops all of it, it is hard to not be so reliant on people to help

As the father of modern family studies, Whittaker, J. K. and J. Garbarino. (1983) observed, 'We know too much about the family to be able to study it both objectively and easily 'Some family needs could be considered as being met through a combination of expressive and instrumental functions, such as child care, and health-related supports. This applies on both Case Studies.

The next set of questions prepared for the family had to do with the responsibilities of the each member. There are many day-to-day tasks that are needed to be completed to keep the family functional and happy. Both Ivonne and Marvin are social workers for the city of East LA, and Ivonne has recently decided to go back to school to peruse a Master degree. The couple has to work 10 hour daily, keep food on the table, a roof over their head and feed there “children” aka Lady and Frijol. Socity has a general expectation of the women being the one the one to prepare dinner, doing the shopping, etc. And on the other hand the man is suppose to be the breadwinner and be

He breaks down at one point in the play, loosing his stone cold “I don’t care about anything” expression. He is still acting out with violence, but it is clear that there is emotion behind it and he felt a certain betrayal brought on upon by Liam. He lets out what he has held in by saying, “You would have run away in the night, abandoned us for one of their women! Where was your loyalty? Where was your honor” (Page 412).

and impatient. He lost his temper over pretty things and started hurting others. He had lost all his

His father was moody and very irritable and wasn’t a strong figure in the household

• As a child he loved to tease and taunt his younger siblings, and he instigated some type of mean act against Rob or Cynthia on a daily basis.