Reflection Paper

Parents that are going through a marriage breakdown, divorce and separation can be stressful for all involved particularly the children/young person. They can become emotionally withdrawn and suffer a lack of confidence which can create low self esteem. Due to family upheaval, they may lose focus in their own abilities and suffer mentally. Similarly, children

When I first decided to expand my education, it had been so long since I had been to school, and I was very hesitant. I talked at length about my decision with my husband and with his encouragement, decided to enroll but still was not quite sure which degree program to enroll in. I knew that this was something that I had always wanted to do since I obtained my Associates Degree in Nursing, but I did not have the courage, nor did I want to give up the time with my family and children. I second guessed my abilities and my knowledge because it had been so long since I had been in college. Now that my children are about to graduate high school and

Changes to family circumstances can have a profound effect on children. Separation or Divorce can leave the child with a sense of bereavement, like they have lost one of their parents. They may feel angry or confused and worried about what will happen to them in the future. They may also feel that they are in some way to blame for the family breakdown so carry a burden of guilt. These negative emotions may lead to a lack of concentration at school, or exhibits themselves as withdrawn or aggressive behaviours.

Abandonment indicates a parent’s choice to have no part in his or her offspring’s life. This includes failure to support the child financially and emotionally, as well as failure to develop a relationship with his or her child. Sadly, parental abandonment leaves a child with doubt and uncertainty about the future. Throughout his or her life, this particular child could suffer from lasting questions of self-worth. In the opposite direction, the child could learn to resent his or her parents and remain incapable of trusting anyone. Regardless, intentional negligence of children leaves them with an unbearable pain that they must carry around for the rest of their lives. Child-care and the consequences

On September 6, 2017, I were documented for an incident that involved a University Housing policy violation. I was charged with violating the University Housing Alcohol 1.2 policy. With my violation, came consequences. I met with The Residence Conduct Coordinator to discuss my actions and came to the conclusion that I would have to schedule a meeting with The Campus Alcohol and Drug Education Center (CADEC) and with that, a reflection paper.

“Possible stress on the children during the parents’ divorce is largely mitigated by the fact that, at first, the children see their father often enough. Fathers do not suddenly “disappear” from their children’s lives, and initially their meetings occur relatively often.” (Shevchenko 95) Due to the separation my best friend became rebellious and careless about everything. She would always question herself about her what caused her mother to take the decision she made. Therefore, she started blaming herself for her parent’s separation and the situation they would always have of their economic

Children often interpret that parents chose to separate and leave, while they eventually understand that death was not the child’s responsibility” (Bullcock 47). Whenever a parent remarries and other children are involved, the children can feel hatred to one another because their parent remarried. Siblings, step siblings and half siblings can push each other’s buttons for their emotions.

Close your eyes and imagine this. Your parents arguing and screaming but your so innocent you don’t know what they are saying. Then out of nowhere your mom picks you up and you leave the only house you ever knew, without your father. Before a child reaches the age of 18, more than half of our nations kids are likely to spend part of their childhood without their father. About 36% of children live with an absent biological parent. However, 40% of children in the western world goes to bed in a house where their father is not present. In a lot of cases, children who have separated parents are reported dead center in their argument; this leaves the child left wondering about the absence of that parent. There are numerous effects academically, behaviorally, and

The death of a mother or a father may have a completely different impact on a child than just having a father or mother and not communicating with either, or. Research was conducted to find methods of support for children when they lose a parent. Children who are affected by the loss of a parent may be at risk for having mental health issues and could face lifelong threats to their emotional well – being. (Bergman, Ann-Sofie, et al. "When a Parent Dies -- a Systematic Review of the Effects of Support Programs for Parentally Bereaved Children and Their Caregivers." BMC Palliative Care, vol. 17, 10 Aug. 2017, pp. 1-15.). Losing a parent can increase long – risk of suicide and cause problems in school (Bergman et. al 2). The test results showed that when the children participated in the various interventions and activities, there was a large effect on their traumatic grief and their parent’s feelings of being supported. There was a medium effect on the children’s health and a small effect on children’s PTSD symptoms, anxiety, depression, self – esteem, and behavior problems. (Bergman et. al 13). This information coordinates with my thesis statement because it shows some of the effects that losing a parent has on children. When a child loses a parent, it can affect them then and later on in their life.

Separation and divorce are common phenomena in the community today, but still represent one of the major life stressor for most individuals involved, with a strong negative consequences for the physical and mental health of all members within the family. When parents separate from their children, the children experience the loss or reduction of their family unit and the security that comes with it. Separation can destabilize the inclination that the globe or the world is safe and predictable. For young people and children, particularly younger children, the family is their world. It is the fundamental structure for providing the emotional, physical and social framework they need to develop an understanding of who they are.

“Therefore, as you received Christ Jesus the Lord, so walk in him, rooted and built up in him and established in the faith, just as you were taught, abounding in thanksgiving. See to it that no one takes you captive by philosophy and empty deceit, according to human tradition, according to the elemental spirits of the world, and not according to Christ. For in him the whole fullness of deity dwells bodily, and you have been filled in him, who is the head of all rule and authority,” Colossians 2:6-9 (ESV). The words of the Apostle Paul echo in warning to the people of Colossae, ones stressing the importance of being firmly rooted in the Christian faith. The observations that took place in the classroom and on the playground lead me to believe in the importance of a strong Christian foundation starting at a young age.

Places of worship in New York City are as diverse as the community they are in. Visiting both Park Avenue Synagogue and St. Vartan’s Cathedral, I witnessed a unity of people in which I have never personally experienced before, as I do not come from a religious background. By attending services during prime times of worship for both places, I was able to see the role of the religion in the community along with how the community influences the religion. These experiences have shown to me rather how important they are to growing a place of worship and how important it is to experience religion in action while studying it.

Our civilizations relies upon people to develop morals and resilience through family, however, what happens when you grow up in an abusive family? Sure, you develop resilience quickly, unfortunately, you may build your moral foundation over a sinkhole. In addition to family dynamics, by age eleven, I survived being hung by a Mexican gang, three dog attacks and a house fire which left both legs covered in second degree burns. Fortunately, at age twelve, I ran away and a couple discovered me sleeping in their garage. Compassionately, they took me in and allowed me to live in a travel trailer on their property.

My education has had its ups and downs throughout the years. All the way up through eighth grade I got straight A’s and never really got into any trouble. Being a freshman, it was my goal to stay that way. I didn’t know how hard it would be being a freshman but I would soon find out as I continued my high school career.

In the first semester of Mr. McGee’s class was a very educational one. For the first time in my entire life I actually finished an entire textbook! The junior english B class had plethora of really amazing stories and poems. However, there was only a handful of stories and poems that really stood out for me. These stories and poems had a deeper meaning to them then the rest. Being in Mr. McGee’s class really helped me dive into a better understanding of even the most simple lines. I believe that this has also had an impact on the type of music I listen to as well. For the longest time, The sound and beat of a song was what made me fond of it. However, I am more drawn to songs with meanings now. I also believe that in benefited my reading techniques. The problem that I had with standardized testing for reading was not being able to focus on stories that had bored me. There were some stories that still made me feel this way, but at least now I can read through it and understand the basics of the text. The following paragraphs give a very opinionated reason as to why these poems and stories i choose were some of the best texts that we read in this semester.